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Timberwolves Dominate Magic 115-93
24 Oct
Summary
- Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 115-93 victory over the Orlando Magic.
- The Timberwolves achieved their best season start in five years with a 2-0 record.
- Strong rebounding and offensive board control were key to Minnesota's win.
The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their strong start to the season, defeating the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday. This victory extended the Timberwolves' record to 2-0, their best opening to a season in five years.
Despite a challenging shooting performance from Anthony Edwards, who finished 5 of 23 from the floor, Minnesota's collective effort secured the win. The team's superior rebounding, holding a 60-43 advantage, was a critical factor. They particularly excelled on offensive boards, generating 17 second-chance points.
The Timberwolves established control in the third quarter, outscoring the Magic 29-15 to build an insurmountable lead. This allowed coach Chris Finch to rest his starters.
Orlando struggled offensively, shooting just 44% from the field and a mere 20.5% from beyond the arc. Wendell Carter Jr. was a standout for the Magic with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Paolo Banchero added 14 points before sitting out the fourth quarter with ankle soreness.
