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Magic struggle again, fall to Timberwolves for second straight loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:52 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Magic struggle again, fall to Timberwolves for second straight loss

Summary

The Orlando Magic lost 115-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, falling to 0-2 to start the season. After a disappointing opening night against the Hawks, Orlando continued to struggle with turnovers, missed free throws, and poor 3-point shooting. Minnesota took control early and was never threatened, limiting the Magic to just 15 points in the third quarter. Paolo Banchero had 14 points but left the game due to an ankle issue. The Magic will next face the New York Knicks on Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Magic fall to Timberwolves 115-93 in Orlando.
•Orlando missed eight free throws and made only 8 of 39 from 3-point range.
•Banchero recorded 14 points but left the game with an ankle injury.
•Timberwolves dominated with balanced scoring, six players in double figures.
•Magic head to New York on Sunday for their first road game.

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1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Magic fall to Timberwolves, drop 2nd in a row to open season

What they're saying

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ORLANDO, Fla. — After falling to the Hawks on opening night, the Magic believed the mistakes they made Wednesday night — too many turnovers, missed free throws and inaccurate 3-point shooting — were correctable heading into Friday’s game against the Timberwolves. Orlando, however, struggled in all three areas for the second game in a row to open the year 0-2 under new coach Sean Sweeney, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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