Orlando, Fla. — In a decisive performance on Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a commanding 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking their third consecutive win. Julius Randle spearheaded the effort with an impressive tally of 23 points and 10 rebounds, while teammate Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points and seven assists.

Naz Reid made a significant impact off the bench, adding 16 points, while Rudy Gobert rounded out the performance with 10 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota. On the Orlando side, Goga Bitadze was the standout performer, leading his team with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also made his mark by scoring 13 points.

The Timberwolves took control of the game in the latter part of the first quarter and even held a 24-point advantage at one stage. This victory was significant as it ended a seven-game losing streak against teams from the Eastern Conference. For the Magic, struggles with offensive production persisted, as they shot just 38% from the field. Currently, they rank as the lowest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 104.8 points per game. This matchup could have been one of the last without star player Paolo Banchero, who has been sidelined since October due to a torn right oblique but is projected to return for the team’s next game on Friday.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when Edwards soared for a dunk over Orlando’s Anthony Black, showing off with an intense glare at the crowd afterward. This dunk allowed the Timberwolves to extend their lead to 10 points with just 3:19 remaining in the third quarter, a margin they maintained for the remainder of the contest.

Statistically, the Timberwolves showed sharp shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 43% of their three-point attempts, which totaled 12 out of 28 shots. In contrast, the Magic struggled significantly, making only 6 of their 30 three-point attempts, ending the game with a dismal 20% shooting from long range.

Looking ahead, the Timberwolves are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday evening, while the Magic will welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to their home court on Friday night.