Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic: Full Match Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap

The Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. This Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic match player stats breakdown covers every key number from the box score, including points, rebounds, assists, shooting splits, and the storylines that shaped the result.

Orlando used a dominant third quarter to pull away, while Minnesota played without several key starters as the team managed minutes following their playoff clinch the night before. Below you will find a complete statistical breakdown for both teams, quarter-by-quarter scoring, individual player performances, and answers to the most common questions fans ask about this game.

Quick Match Summary

• Final Score: Orlando Magic 132, Minnesota Timberwolves 120
• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
• Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
• Attendance: 18,482
• Game Duration: 2 hours, 8 minutes
• Magic Record After Win: 44-36
• Timberwolves Record After Loss: 47-33
• Magic Win Streak: Four straight wins

Score by Quarter

Orlando trailed early but took control in the second half. The Magic outscored Minnesota 38-30 in the third quarter, turning a tied game into a comfortable lead they never relinquished.

Quarter	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Timberwolves	32	21	30	37	120
Orlando Magic	34	29	38	31	132

How The Game Unfolded

Both teams traded baskets early, with the score tied at 47-47 late in the first half. Orlando closed the second quarter strong to take a 63-53 lead into halftime, powered by efficient shooting from Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze off the bench.

The turning point came in the third quarter. Jalen Suggs hit back-to-back three-pointers, and Franz Wagner added a quick basket during a 22-6 Orlando run that extended the lead to as many as 24 points. Minnesota never fully recovered, though Terrence Shannon Jr. kept the game from getting completely out of hand with a furious second-half scoring outburst.

Shannon Jr. scored 29 of his game-high 33 points after halftime, shooting an incredible 11-for-14 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range. Despite his heroics, Orlando’s depth and balanced scoring across five players in double figures proved too much for a shorthanded Minnesota roster.

Key Absences and Roster Notes

Minnesota entered this game already focused on the playoffs after clinching a postseason berth the previous night against Indiana. Head coach Chris Finch rested several core starters, which significantly affected the rotation and final result.

Team	Inactive Players	Reason
Minnesota Timberwolves	Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Ayo Dosunmu	Rest / injury management ahead of playoffs
Orlando Magic	Jett Howard, Jonathan Isaac	Did not dress for this game

With Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert all unavailable, Minnesota leaned heavily on its bench unit, and Terrence Shannon Jr. responded with a career night.

Team Stats Comparison: Magic vs Timberwolves

Orlando outshot Minnesota from the field and dominated the offensive rebounding battle, which translated directly into extra scoring chances.

Team Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Orlando Magic
Final Score	120	132
Field Goals	45-90 (50.0%)	51-95 (53.7%)
3-Pointers	18-44 (40.9%)	12-29 (41.4%)
Free Throws	12-14 (85.7%)	18-23 (78.3%)
Rebounds	33 (9 OREB)	48 (19 OREB)
Assists	22	33
Steals	10	5
Blocks	7	5
Turnovers	16	17
Personal Fouls	20	18

• Orlando grabbed 19 offensive rebounds compared to Minnesota’s 9, leading to 14 second-chance points.
• The Magic bench outscored the Timberwolves bench, with Bitadze, Da Silva, Carter, and Cain combining for 45 points.
• Minnesota actually won the steals battle 10-5 but could not capitalize with enough fast-break points.

Orlando Magic Player Stats

Five Orlando players reached double-digit scoring, led by Paolo Banchero’s efficient 20-point, 8-rebound, 6-assist performance. Goga Bitadze was a major spark off the bench with 14 points and 15 rebounds in just under 22 minutes.

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Paolo Banchero	29:27	20	8	6	8-11	1-1	3-5	+12
Desmond Bane	29:42	18	4	6	7-13	1-4	3-3	+22
Franz Wagner	21:37	17	0	2	7-13	1-2	2-2	+20
Goga Bitadze	21:44	14	15	6	6-11	0-0	2-2	+21
Jalen Suggs	25:15	11	0	4	4-6	3-5	0-0	+13
Jevon Carter	15:20	11	0	2	4-4	3-3	0-0	+7
Tristan Da Silva	19:42	12	2	2	5-9	2-5	0-0	0
Anthony Black	16:04	7	5	2	1-4	0-2	5-6	+7
Jamal Cain	16:17	8	2	1	3-8	1-3	1-1	0
Wendell Carter Jr.	19:38	4	7	1	2-5	0-1	0-2	+1

Orlando Magic Standout Performances

• Paolo Banchero: 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists on 8-of-11 shooting (72.7% from the field).
• Desmond Bane: 18 points and 6 assists, finishing a team-best plus-22 for the game.
• Franz Wagner: 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting with a plus-20 rating in only 21:37 minutes.
• Goga Bitadze: A double-double off the bench with 14 points and 15 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
• Jalen Suggs: 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, hitting 3 of 5 three-point attempts.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats

Despite missing several starters, Terrence Shannon Jr. delivered the standout individual performance of the night with a career-high 33 points on extremely efficient shooting.

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Terrence Shannon Jr.	31:10	33	2	5	11-14	5-7	6-6	-2
Jaden McDaniels	19:19	18	2	2	8-16	1-5	1-2	-13
Naz Reid	24:06	15	5	2	6-11	1-5	2-3	+4
Donte DiVincenzo	21:04	12	0	2	4-7	4-7	0-0	-15
Joan Beringer	22:47	9	8	1	4-10	0-0	1-1	-5
Bones Hyland	22:42	9	1	0	3-8	3-7	0-0	-6
Kyle Anderson	23:52	8	7	2	3-5	0-1	2-2	-25
Julian Phillips	23:47	6	2	0	2-9	2-6	0-0	-2
Joe Ingles	18:20	7	4	4	3-4	1-2	0-0	0
Jaylen Clark	32:53	3	2	4	1-6	1-4	0-0	+4

Minnesota Timberwolves Standout Performances

• Terrence Shannon Jr.: Career-high 33 points on 11-of-14 shooting (78.6%), including 5-of-7 from three-point range, plus 5 assists.
• Jaden McDaniels: 18 points and 2 steals in 19:19 minutes.
• Naz Reid: 15 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 6-of-11 from the field.
• Donte DiVincenzo: 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, hitting 4 of 7 three-pointers.
• Joan Beringer: A double-double of sorts with 9 points and 8 rebounds in 22:47 minutes off the bench.

Advanced Stats and Efficiency Numbers

Looking beyond the basic box score, several efficiency metrics highlight why Orlando controlled this game from start to finish.

• Orlando’s True Shooting Percentage (TS%) as a team was significantly higher than Minnesota’s, driven by Jalen Suggs (.917 TS%) and Tristan Da Silva (.667 TS%).
• Terrence Shannon Jr. posted a Game Score of 28.9, the highest individual mark of the night for either team.
• Goga Bitadze recorded an Offensive Rating of 153 and a Defensive Rating of 113, finishing with a team-best plus-minus impact among bench players.
• Jevon Carter’s 4-of-4 shooting, including 3-of-3 from three, gave him a perfect 1.000 effective field goal percentage in 15:20 of action.
• Minnesota’s bench unit committed 16 total turnovers as a team, with Bones Hyland alone responsible for 5.

Player of the Game

Paolo Banchero earned Player of the Game honors for Orlando, anchoring the Magic offense with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists while shooting 72.7% from the field in 29:27 minutes. However, Terrence Shannon Jr.’s career-high 33-point outburst for Minnesota was the single most impressive individual performance of the night, even in a losing effort.

What This Result Means for Both Teams

For the Orlando Magic, this victory extended their winning streak to four games and pushed their record to 44-36, moving them up to seventh place in a tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race. With two road games remaining against Chicago and Boston, Orlando could finish anywhere between sixth and ninth in the conference standings.

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the result carried little long-term significance. Having already clinched a playoff spot the night before with a win over Indiana, Minnesota used this game primarily to manage the health and workload of its core rotation ahead of the postseason. The Timberwolves finished the regular season 47-33, securing their fifth straight playoff appearance under new ownership following the league-approved transfer to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.

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Final Thoughts

This Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic match player stats recap shows a game defined by Orlando’s balanced scoring and rebounding edge against a Minnesota roster playing without its biggest stars. Terrence Shannon Jr.’s career night was the headline individual story, but Orlando’s depth ultimately secured the 132-120 victory and kept their playoff push alive heading into the final week of the regular season.

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