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The Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119–92 on March 7 at Target Center, dominating a lopsided matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 224.5 points. Devin Bane led Orlando with 30 points while Paolo Banchero added 25, anchoring an offense that shot 46.2 percent from the field and distributed 28 assists across the roster. The Magic's rebounding advantage proved decisive—58 boards to Minnesota's 37—and their defense suffocated the Timberwolves, holding them to just 35.7 percent shooting and a 90.5 offensive rating. Anthony Edwards paced Minnesota with 34 points, but the Timberwolves managed only 9 three-pointers and 17 assists while committing 12 turnovers. Orlando's second quarter proved pivotal, outscoring Minnesota 33–20 to establish control, then maintained dominance with consistent third-quarter execution (30 points) while Minnesota's fourth-quarter collapse (14 points) sealed a blowout loss. The Magic's 114.8 offensive rating and elite defensive execution underscore their growing form heading into the stretch run.
