The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 137-126, at Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening.

The contest got out to a hot start, as the Raptors took a 40-36 lead into the second quarter. The Timberwolves came out strong in the second and outscored the Raptors 39-34 in the quarter, to take a one-point lead into halftime. The Raptors turned up the defense in the third quarter, as they held the Timberwolves to 19 points, while they poured in 32, to take a 12-point lead into the final frame. The Timberwolves made a run and cut it to a four-point game early in the fourth, but the Raptors reclaimed command and held control the rest of the way to secure their 15th straight win.

Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with 34 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Kyle Lowry added 27 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal, while O.G. Anunoby totaled 25 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block. The Raptors shot 57 percent from the field, including 17-of-34 from long range.

Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 23 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. D'Angelo Russell added 22 points, five assists and a steal, while Jarrett Culver, Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez added 15 points each. The Timberwolves shot 45 percent from the field, including 18-of-40 from long range.

The Timberwolves (16-36) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hornets on Wednesday. The Raptors (40-14) take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Wednesday.