A season ago, Jefferson looked like an all-star on the rise. But he has been slow in returning from season-ending knee surgery, which means the Raptors' big men should be able to take advantage.

NOTES

Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani left practice early Monday, Bosh because he said he wasn't feeling well, Bargnani to receive treatment on a sore right ankle. ... Timberwolves are coming off a win, just their third of the season. They beat Utah on Saturday. ... Raptors will wear throwback jerseys Tuesday night, a blue-and-white copy of the uniform worn by the Toronto Huskies, founding members of the NBA's forerunner, Basketball Association of America. Toronto played host to the league's first game on Nov. 1, 1946, at Maple Leaf Gardens. Raptors are slated to wear the Huskies jerseys at six home games this season.