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Timberwolves Overcome Magic for Seventh Straight Win with Fourth-Quarter Surge

Minnesota rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final quarter, outscoring Orlando 40-24 to secure a 118-111 victory.

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5), center, passes as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0), left, and forward Jaden McDaniels (3), right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Overview

  • Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points, while Donte DiVincenzo contributed key plays during a decisive 13-0 fourth-quarter run.
  • Paolo Banchero's 43-point performance for the Magic was overshadowed by the team's inability to maintain their lead, marking their 12th blown fourth-quarter lead this season.
  • Minnesota's balanced attack featured six players scoring in double figures, including Julius Randle with 22 points and Rudy Gobert with a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds).
  • The loss drops Orlando to 31-37 as they remain in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament race, now 6.5 games behind the sixth seed Detroit Pistons.
  • The Magic face a challenging matchup against the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers next, while the Timberwolves aim to extend their streak against Utah.