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Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 08 Apr 2026
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 132-120
34-32 29-21 38-30 31-37
Position#13
Record42-35
FormWLWWW
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game115.1
vs
Position#10
Record47-32
FormWLLLW
Points / game117.6
Allowed / game114.1
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves
23 Oct 2026
ORL93
MIN115
08 Apr 2026
ORL132
MIN120
09 Jan 2025
ORL89
MIN104
09 Jan 2024
ORL92
MIN113
16 Nov 2022
ORL108
MIN126
11 Mar 2022
ORL118
MIN110
09 May 2021
ORL96
MIN128
28 Feb 2020
ORL136
MIN125
07 Feb 2019
ORL122
MIN112
16 Jan 2018
ORL108
MIN102
09 Nov 2016
ORL107
MIN123
18 Nov 2015
ORL104
MIN101
07 Nov 2014
ORL112
MIN103
05 Apr 2014
ORL100
MIN92
17 Dec 2012
ORL102
MIN93
13 Feb 2012
ORL102
MIN89
03 Nov 2010
ORL128
MIN86
26 Mar 2010
ORL106
MIN97
03 Dec 2008
ORL100
MIN89
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
104-105
104
105
-1
99avg 105
H21/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
126-128
126
128
-2
115avg 105
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
131-136
131
136
-5
126avg 105
A25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
121-117
121
117
+4
117avg 105
H26/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
87-139
87
139
-52
73avg 105
A29/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
115-111
115
111
+4
111avg 105
H31/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
101-130
101
130
-29
89avg 105
H01/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
138-127
138
127
+11
141avg 105
A04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
112-108
112
108
+4
106avg 105
A05/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
123-107
123
107
+16
116avg 105
H06/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-37
35-25
22-20
17-23
24-34
40-25
31-44
31-25
39-32
29-40
29-33
34-31
39-30
26-29
28-31
28-27
20-38
23-32
25-43
19-26
28-21
42-35
24-38
21-17
28-25
26-47
22-30
25-28
38-31
33-27
40-34
27-35
29-28
23-32
29-28
31-20
30-28
39-27
29-21
25-31
236.6Avg total
115.8Scored
120.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)115.4115.1230.5+0.355%
Season at home (39)115.6114.1229.7+1.562%
Season away (38)115.2116.1231.3-0.947%
Last 10 (10)115.8120.8236.6-5.050%
Last 5 (5)117.8116.6234.4+1.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)107.8109.8217.5-2.025%
vs Similar ◀ (13)112.3118.2230.5-5.946%
vs Weaker (13)123.0111.5234.5+11.585%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#26
W
147-111
147
111
+36
149avg 109
H19/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
104-108
104
108
-4
88avg 109
H21/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
102-92
102
92
+10
98avg 109
A23/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
110-108 OT
110
108
+2
95avg 109
H26/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
87-109
87
109
-22
66avg 109
H28/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
124-94
124
94
+30
124avg 109
A31/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
108-113
108
113
-5
96avg 109
A02/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
103-115
103
115
-12
81avg 109
A03/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
108-122
108
122
-14
99avg 109
H05/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
124-104
124
104
+20
118avg 109
A07/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
43-31
29-27
38-26
37-27
28-33
31-35
27-19
18-21
14-23
33-21
29-33
26-15
23-19
21-24
26-25
25-27
24-33
20-16
16-25
27-35
35-23
21-23
38-25
30-23
31-30
23-24
26-25
28-34
17-19
30-22
24-42
32-32
21-29
39-26
19-34
29-33
35-27
28-26
39-24
22-27
219.3Avg total
111.7Scored
107.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)117.6114.1231.6+3.559%
Season at home (40)114.3110.7225.1+3.662%
Season away (39)120.9117.5238.4+3.456%
Last 10 (10)111.7107.6219.3+4.150%
Last 5 (5)113.4109.6223.0+3.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)100.0107.5207.5-7.525%
vs Similar ◀ (18)113.7116.2229.9-2.456%
vs Weaker (8)126.0112.5238.5+13.575%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -4.3-4.3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.0+0.0
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -4.3-4.3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.0+0.0
Orlando MagicMinnesota Timberwolves
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H21/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
68-72
68
72
-4
A25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
65-59
65
59
+6
H26/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
43-70
43
70
-27
A29/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
70-56
70
56
+14
H31/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
54-72
54
72
-18
H01/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
71-58
71
58
+13
A04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A05/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H06/04
NBA
124.4Avg total
62.1Scored
62.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.757.3116.0+1.457%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.956.0114.9+2.959%-
Last 30 away (13)58.558.9117.4-0.554%-
Last 10 (10)62.162.3124.4-0.260%-
Last 5 (5)63.260.2123.4+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)57.249.8107.0+7.575%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)58.260.8119.0-2.546%-
vs Weaker (13)59.656.1115.7+3.562%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#26
W
72-58
72
58
+14
H19/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
59-68
59
68
-9
H21/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
47-44
47
44
+3
A23/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
44-43
44
43
+1
H26/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H28/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
56-46
56
46
+10
A31/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A02/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
47-41
47
41
+6
A03/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H05/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A07/04
NBA
105.7Avg total
54.6Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.554.7112.1+2.863%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.156.9116.0+2.160%-
Last 30 away (15)55.952.4108.3+3.567%-
Last 10 (10)54.651.1105.7+3.570%-
Last 5 (5)56.049.8105.8+6.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)49.548.598.0+1.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)56.855.5112.3+1.361%-
vs Weaker (8)62.955.9118.8+7.075%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 115.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀23%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws26.3 pts a game · 23% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.128.7
55.1%
54.8%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.110.7
33.3%
35.8%32.1
🏀 Free throws32.126.3
81.9%
78.1%26.3
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.127.7
50.3%
54.8%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.513.3
35.5%
35.8%39.9
🏀 Free throws21.316.4
77.0%
78.1%16.4
They take 92.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Apr 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWLWLWLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLWLWWLW
#13
League position
#10
-4.8
Net rating
+3.9
111.5
Offensive rating
105.7
116.3
Defensive rating
101.8
53.1%
Effective FG%
51.5%
57.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.1%
15.4%
Turnover %
13.7%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
30.1%
0.38
Free-throw rate
0.23
33.3%
3-point %
35.5%
68.0%
Assist %
62.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence111.5 · 105.7Defence116.3 · 101.8Shooting53.1% · 51.5%3-point %33.3% · 35.5%Ball care15.4% · 13.7%Off. rebounds23.7% · 30.1%Free throws0.38 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Minnesota Timberwolves
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
06/04/26HDetroit Pistons123-107
05/04/26ANew Orleans Pelicans112-108
04/04/26ADallas Mavericks138-127
01/04/26HAtlanta Hawks101-130
31/03/26HPhoenix Suns115-111
29/03/26AToronto Raptors87-139
26/03/26HSacramento Kings121-117
25/03/26ACleveland Cavaliers131-136
23/03/26HIndiana Pacers126-128
21/03/26HLos Angeles Lakers104-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/04/26AIndiana Pacers124-104
05/04/26HCharlotte Hornets108-122
03/04/26APhiladelphia 76ers103-115
02/04/26ADetroit Pistons108-113
31/03/26ADallas Mavericks124-94
28/03/26HDetroit Pistons87-109
26/03/26HHouston Rockets110-108 OT
23/03/26ABoston Celtics102-92
21/03/26HPortland Trail Blazers104-108
19/03/26HUtah Jazz147-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW55%
HomeLWWLW62%
AwayLLLWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773938
Win %55%62%47%
Points / game115.4115.6115.2
Allowed / game115.1114.1116.1
Point differential+0.3+1.5-0.9
Avg total230.5229.7231.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%23%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won63% (30)59% (17)69% (13)
Overtime %6%3%11%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW59%
HomeWLWLL62%
AwayWWLLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games794039
Win %59%62%56%
Points / game117.6114.3120.9
Allowed / game114.1110.7117.5
Point differential+3.5+3.6+3.4
Avg total231.6225.1238.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%38%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (22)58% (12)30% (10)
Overtime %5%2%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder77621581%119.2107.5+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs77581975%119.7111.3+8.4
3 Detroit Pistons79572272%117.3109.6+7.8
4 Boston Celtics79542568%114.6106.9+7.7
5 Denver Nuggets79512865%121.8117.0+4.7
6 Los Angeles Lakers78502864%116.3115.1+1.1
7 New York Knicks77492864%116.6110.4+6.3
8 Houston Rockets79502963%114.8109.9+4.9
9 Cleveland Cavaliers79502963%119.6115.3+4.3
10 Minnesota Timberwolves79473259%117.6114.1+3.5
11 Atlanta Hawks79453457%118.4115.8+2.6
12 Toronto Raptors78443456%114.6111.8+2.8
13 Phoenix Suns78433555%113.1111.1+2.1
14 Orlando Magic77423555%115.4115.1+0.3
15 Philadelphia 76ers79433654%116.1116.5-0.4
16 Charlotte Hornets80433754%116.3111.3+5.0
17 Miami Heat78413753%120.6118.5+2.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers79413852%114.0112.4+1.6
19 Portland Trail Blazers79403951%115.6116.1-0.6
20 Golden State Warriors79374247%114.8115.0-0.2
21 Milwaukee Bucks79314839%110.5116.6-6.1
22 Chicago Bulls79304938%116.3121.3-5.0
23 New Orleans Pelicans80265432%115.4119.6-4.2
24 Memphis Grizzlies79255432%115.0120.0-5.1
25 Dallas Mavericks79255432%113.7119.4-5.7
26 Utah Jazz80215926%117.3126.3-8.9
27 Sacramento Kings80215926%110.8121.0-10.2
28 Brooklyn Nets79205925%106.1115.5-9.3
29 Indiana Pacers79186123%112.4120.8-8.4
30 Washington Wizards79176222%112.9124.7-11.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic34293831132
Minnesota Timberwolves32213037120
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