nba Game Recap
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Wrap - Orlando Wins 108-106
The Magic grabbed a 108-106 win over the Timberwolves on Friday, behind a 23-point effort from Paolo Banchero at Target Center.
Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 213.5.
Franz Wagner had 19 points for Orlando and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in with 18 points. Paolo Banchero had 6 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Minnesota got 22 points from Rudy Gobert in a losing cause and another 22 points from Anthony Edwards. Mike Conley contributed 9 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert had 16 rebounds.
Orlando trailed at halftime, 59-54.
The rebound battle favored Orlando as they grabbed 42 boards, while Minnesota only had 38
Next game, Orlando takes its act on the road to face Detroit looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Houston.