- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The Orlando Magic (32-28) are set to visit the Target Center on Saturday to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-23).
In their most recent game, the Magic secured a victory against the Wizards, finishing with a score of 126-109. In this contest, Orlando committed 22 fouls compared to Washington’s 24. From beyond the arc, the Magic made 7 of their 32 attempts. The Wizards converted 64.0% of their free throw tries, hitting 16 out of 25. Defensively, Washington collected 42 rebounds (13 offensive, 29 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks, while also providing 23 assists and securing 4 steals. Meanwhile, Orlando allowed their opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field on 43 of 92 shooting. The Magic completed the game with 33 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and added 3 steals. On the glass, they managed to grab 38 rebounds, including 3 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, Orlando excelled, converting 32 of 37 attempts (86.5% success rate). Their total field goal shooting percentage for the game was 55.3% (42 out of 76), including 10 of 25 from three-point range.
Paolo Banchero played a pivotal role in the last game, achieving a shooting accuracy of 71.4% from the field, alongside 6 assists. Over 32 minutes, he grabbed 5 rebounds and scored a remarkable 37 points on 15 out of 21 shooting.
The Magic enter this game holding a record of 32-28 for the season. They are averaging 13.8 turnovers per game and committing 20.8 fouls each matchup. As a unit, Orlando secures an average of 43.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,581 assists this season, ranking 19th in the league. The Magic are shooting 34.5% from three-point range (699 out of 2,027) and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 114.8 points per game (19th in the NBA), paired with a 46.3% shooting percentage.
Defensively, the Magic force 15.1 turnovers per game and draw 21.6 fouls. They rank 4th in the league in assists allowed, conceding 1,506 assists over the season. The team’s opponents have shot 47.7% from the field (2,504 out of 5,252) against them, while they average 44.0 rebounds allowed per game and give up 35.1% shooting from three-point range, ranking them 12th in the NBA for opponent points allowed (114.4).
In their last outing, the Timberwolves emerged victorious against the Grizzlies with a final score of 117-110. On the boards, Minnesota permitted Memphis to secure 33 rebounds in total (5 offensive). They shot 39.5% from deep, hitting 15 of 38 attempts, and finished 23 of 29 from the free throw line (79.3% success). The Timberwolves allowed the Grizzlies to make 36 of 79 shots from the field, achieving a shooting rate of 45.6%. At the conclusion of the game, Minnesota shot 40 out of 84 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.6%. From three-point range, they converted 10 out of 34 attempts (29.4%) and achieved 79.4% from the charity stripe, totaling 27 successful free throws out of 34 attempts. Memphis committed 26 fouls, granting the Timberwolves significant free-throw opportunities. The Timberwolves collected 39 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 52 boards for the contest.
Anthony Edwards was a standout player for the Timberwolves, scoring 41 points in 37 minutes while adding 2 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 51.7% by making 15 out of 29 attempts and secured 6 rebounds.
Minnesota boasts a season record of 39-23. The Timberwolves average 21.3 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.4%. They generate 26.4 assists per match (14th in the league) and average 14.7 turnovers per game. This season, Minnesota has accumulated 7,384 points (an average of 119.1 per game) while grabbing 44.8 rebounds per outing. Offensively, the Timberwolves stand out with an impressive shooting percentage of 48.4%, ranking 3rd in the NBA.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Orlando
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