There was a palpable energy inside Target Center Friday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves made their long-awaited return to their home court.

After two straight wins on the road to begin the season, Timberwolves fans were excited to see their new-look roster in person for the first time. The Wolves did not disappoint as they thrashed the Toronto Raptors by 23 points.

The Wolves have won all three of their games by 20 or more points and have looked the part of a team that can challenge Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and the rest of the Western Conference.

With each game, there are positives and negatives to look at, but so far in the young season, the good has been incredibly loud, and the bad has been close to silent.

Positive: Bench lineup thrives with LaMelo in foul trouble

LaMelo Ball picked up his second foul just two minutes into the game.…