Overview
- Desmond Bane scored 30 and Paolo Banchero posted 25 points with 15 rebounds to lead Orlando’s 119-92 road win at Target Center.
- Anthony Edwards had 34 for Minnesota, but the Timberwolves shot 35.7% from the field as Orlando closed it out with a 29-14 fourth quarter.
- The Magic won their third straight and moved atop the Southeast Division at 34-28, snapping Minnesota’s five-game streak.
- Magic guard Anthony Black exited after two minutes with a low back strain and was ruled out for the game, with his status to be evaluated before Sunday’s visit to Milwaukee.
- Earlier in the day, Minnesota assigned rookie center Joan Beringer to the G League, and Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac sat with left knee soreness.