Timberwolves rally to beat Magic 118-111 for their 7th straight victory
Timberwolves rally to beat Magic 118-111 for their 7th straight victory
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, collides with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, collides with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5), center, passes as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0), left, and forward Jaden McDaniels (3), right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5), center, passes as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0), left, and forward Jaden McDaniels (3), right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Naz Reid (11) celebrate as Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, foreground, walks across the court during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Naz Reid (11) celebrate as Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, foreground, walks across the court during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, right, steals the ball from Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, right, steals the ball from Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory.
Down 90-82 with 10:23 left, Minnesota had a 13-0 run to take a 95-90 advantage. Donte DiVincenzo opened the run with reverse layup and capped it with another reverse layup and a driving floater.
After Orlando tied it at 98 with 3:32 to play, the Timberwolves — fighting Golden State for the sixth spot in the Western Conference — scored nine straight points.
Paolo Banchero had 43 points and 11 rebounds for Orlando. Eighth in the Eastern Conference, the Magic were coming off a 113-93 victory in New Orleans on Thursday night.
Julius Randle added 22 points for Minnesota. DiVincenzo finished with 14 points and five assists, and Rudy Gobert had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Takeaways
Magic: Banchero was 16 of 32 from the field.
Timberwolves: Minnesota rallied to extend its streak and get off to a good start in its five-game homestand.
Key moment
DiVincenzo led the late charge to put Minnesota ahead.
Key stat
The Timberwolves improved to 19-14 at home. They are 20-15 on the road.
Up next
The Magic are at Cleveland on Sunday. The Timberwolves host Utah on Sunday night.
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