Timberwolves overpower Magic despite struggles from Anthony Edwards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday night in Orlando. Both Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels scored 15 points, while Rudy Gobert contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Despite Edwards' challenging night shooting just 5 of 23, the Timberwolves excelled on the boards, outrebounding the Magic 60-43 and securing 17 second-chance points. Minnesota built a significant lead, outscoring Orlando 29-15 in the third quarter, and kept the Magic's shooting woes in check, limiting them to 44% from the field. The Timberwolves, at 2-0, will face the Toronto Raptors next.
- •Minnesota outrebounded Orlando 60-43.
- •Edwards scored 15 points on 5 of 23 shooting.
- •Magic shot just 44% from the field.
- •Timberwolves outscored Magic 29-15 in the third quarter.
- •Next games: Timberwolves host Raptors, Magic visit Knicks.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Despite low output from Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves dominate glass and roll Magic 115-93
"(AP) — Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday night.Rudy Gobert added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Timberwolves (2-0), off to their best start since winning their first two games five years ago.
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