MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 23 points and six assists to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 17-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Friday.
Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and 12 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 points and Jalen Suggs scored 15 at home in the Magic’s comeback.
Rudy Gobert finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds and Anthony Edwards had 22 for the Wolves, whose league-leading scoring defense has been hampered at times by their underperforming offense. This was another example of ill-timed turnovers and missed shots late, as Minnesota only scored 18 points in the fourth quarter.
A Banchero layup, giving him his 33rd game this season with 20-plus points, came with 5:26 left and capped a 15-2 run.
The Magic thus took a 98-93 lead for their biggest lead of the game.
The Wolves were once again overtaken for first place in the Western Conference by the Oklahoma City Thunder, both at 34-15.
2024-02-03 04:56:00
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