Timberwolves Secure Third Straight Win with 104-89 Victory Over Magic
Minnesota outperformed an injury-depleted Orlando team, breaking a seven-game losing streak against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points and seven assists.
- Minnesota's bench was bolstered by Naz Reid, who scored 16 points, and Rudy Gobert, who added 10 points and 12 rebounds.
- Orlando, missing key players Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner, struggled offensively, shooting 38% from the field and just 25% from three-point range.
- Goga Bitadze led the Magic with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 13 points, converting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
- The Timberwolves maintained a double-digit lead from late in the third quarter, capitalizing on Orlando's 16 turnovers to secure a decisive win.