Timberwolves
MagicThe Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday, October 23, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The Timberwolves led 57-45 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 29-15.
Top performers
Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting, with 6 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 15 points and 4 steals. For the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. had 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds. Franz Wagner added 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-double: Ayo Dosunmu (14 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists). The Timberwolves bench outscored the Magic reserves 48-22.
- Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL): 20 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 8-9 FG, 29 MIN
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 18 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 7-14 FG, 33 MIN
- Anthony Edwards (MIN): 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 5-23 FG, 33 MIN
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN): 15 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 6-14 FG, 30 MIN
- Rudy Gobert (MIN): 14 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 6-8 FG, 30 MIN
- Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): 14 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 6-11 FG, 27 MIN
Context
The Timberwolves improved to 2-0 with their second straight win, while the Magic fell to 0-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Timberwolves host the Mavericks on Thursday, Nov 12; the Magic host the Bucks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,551 at Kia Center. Officials: Josh Tiven, Jason Goldenberg and Jenna Schroeder.