The Orlando Magic aim to secure their third consecutive victory as they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
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The Orlando Magic aim to secure their third consecutive victory as they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Having clinched a thrilling 117-110 overtime triumph against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening, Orlando continues their winning momentum following a successful road outing against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Magic aspire to achieve their first three-game winning streak since their impressive nine-game run from November 15 to December 1.
In Orlando’s latest triumph, Paolo Banchero demonstrated his prowess by contributing 35 points and securing 10 rebounds, while teammate Caleb Houstan added 25 points, and Jalen Suggs concluded with 16. According to Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, Banchero not only excelled on the court but also emerged as a leader both on and off the hardwood.
As for the Magic, Harris (calf injury), Ingles (ankle injury), Isaac (hamstring injury), Wagner (ankle injury), and Harris (coach’s decision) will not be playing the game. Besides, Carter is questionable for the game due to a knee injury. As for the Timberwolves, only Clark will be sitting this one out due to an achilles tendon injury.
Banchero and the Magic face their next challenge against the Timberwolves, who aim to recover from a 115-108 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Anthony Edwards spearheaded Minnesota’s efforts with an impressive 36 points, hitting 14 of 27 shots. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting, securing seven rebounds, while Rudy Gobert led the game with 17 rebounds.
In the current season, Anthony Edwards takes the helm for Minnesota, boasting an average of 26.8 points per game, achieved with a shooting accuracy of 46.2 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc. Following closely is Karl-Anthony Towns, contributing 21.5 points per game along with 9.0 rebounds.
At the forefront for the Magic is Banchero, spearheading the team with an impressive 23.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Following suit, Franz Wagner maintains a strong presence with an average of 20.9 points per contest, while Cole Anthony secures the third position in scoring, contributing 14.3 points per game.
This matchup marks the inaugural encounter this season between Minnesota and Orlando, with a second clash scheduled for February 2 at Minnesota. Mike Conley, a seasoned player for the Timberwolves, expresses optimism, noting a promising future for the team as they’ve secured victories in 25 out of their initial 35 games.
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