The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a solid 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, marking their third consecutive win. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points and seven assists. Naz Reid added a strong performance off the bench with 16 points, and Rudy Gobert complemented the effort with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
The Timberwolves started strong, taking control of the game midway through the first quarter and stretching their lead to as much as 24 points. This win also ended a seven-game losing streak against Eastern Conference teams, showcasing their improved form.
On the other hand, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting only 38% from the field and continuing to be the lowest-scoring team in the NBA with an average of 104.8 points per game. Goga Bitadze led the Magic with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 13 points. The game also highlighted the absence of key player Paolo Banchero, who has not played since October due to a torn right oblique but is expected to return soon.
