Orlando Magic Beat Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120, Win Fourth Straight
Final Score
Orlando Magic 132 - 120 Minnesota Timberwolves
Result: Magic win by 12 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday night to secure their fourth consecutive victory. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 33 points for the Timberwolves in a losing effort.
Orlando dominated stretches of the game, building a 24-point lead at one point and shooting 53.7% overall. The Magic improved to 44-36 and moved up to seventh place in the playoff race.
Key Events
- First Half – Franz Wagner scored twice to help Orlando break from a 47-47 tie and build a 63-53 halftime lead
- Third Quarter – Jalen Suggs hit multiple 3-pointers and a layup as part of a 22-6 burst that extended the Magic's lead to 24 points
- Second Half – Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points in the second half, hitting five of seven 3-point attempts
Basic Stats
Orlando Magic
- Field Goal %: 53.7%
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Terrence Shannon Jr.: 33 points on 11 of 14 shooting, 5 assists, 5 of 7 from three
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Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Regular Season (2025-2026) The Magic improved to 44-36 and moved to seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Timberwolves (22-18 away) had clinched their Western Conference playoff spot on Tuesday but rested key players including Anthony Edwards and others. Julius Randle missed his first game of the season and Rudy Gobert missed his fifth.
Stage: Regular Season (2025-2026) The Magic improved to 44-36 and moved to seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Timberwolves (22-18 away) had clinched their Western Conference playoff spot on Tuesday but rested key players including Anthony Edwards and others. Julius Randle missed his first game of the season and Rudy Gobert missed his fifth.