In a highly anticipated matchup, the Orlando Magic faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but star player Paolo Banchero remained sidelined, missing his 34th consecutive game despite being upgraded to questionable prior to the game. The Magic fell to the Timberwolves, 104-89, dropping their season record to 22-17. The game featured back-and-forth action for much of the first half, but Minnesota pulled away in the second half, scoring 54 of the last 88 points.

Magic's Goga Bitadze led the team with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Caleb Houstan, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony also contributed in double figures. For Minnesota, Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards combined for 44 points, with Edwards showcasing his athleticism with a highlight dunk.