Carter scored 20 points in a losing effort as the Timberwolves defeated the Magic 115-93.

October 24th - The Timberwolves defeated the Magic 115-93 . McDaniels scored 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Edwards added 15 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists. For the Magic, Carter scored 20 points , 9 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Wagner contributed 18 points , 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves established an advantage through consecutive scores from Kuminga and McDaniels. The Magic narrowed the gap at one point, but the Timberwolves' bench players responded promptly. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 26-20 . In the second quarter, Gobert and Ball repeatedly attacked the basket, with Ball and Hyland hitting consecutive three-pointers, gradually extending the Timberwolves' lead. The Magic relied on Sagans and Bancharo to close the gap, but Dossem repeatedly scored on drives, helping the Timberwolves maintain their advantage. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 57-45 .

After switching sides, the Magic relied on Bankel and Sagan to score consecutively. However, the Timberwolves responded with Gobert scoring inside, Edwards and Ball contributing points, and Dossem continuing to orchestrate the offense. At the end of the third quarter, the Timberwolves led 86-60 . In the final quarter, the Magic narrowed the gap to 15 points. In the crucial moments, McDaniels completed a dunk and made the free throw, Kuminga and Edwards scored on fast breaks, and Gobert continued to contribute in the paint. The Timberwolves widened the gap again and secured the victory. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Magic 115-93 .

Timberwolves player statistics

McDaniels 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Edwards 15 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Dossem 14 points , 6 rebounds, 9 assists; Gobert 14 points , 9 rebounds , 1 assist; Shannon 13 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist ; Ball 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Kuminga 11 points, 9 rebounds , 5 assists; Beirange 9 points , 9 rebounds; Lyles 9 points, 5 rebounds , 2 assists

Magic player statistics

Carter 20 points, 9 rebounds , 1 assist; Wagner 18 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Benjamin Bankel 14 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Saggs 14 points, 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Castleton 7 points , 2 rebounds ; Richardson 6 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists; Silva 5 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Bain 5 points , 2 rebounds; Bitadze 4 points , 3 rebounds; Morales 1 rebound.

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