Orlando, Fla.
(12-9) vs. (10-13)
Time/TV: 7 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Timberwolves by 3.5
Tickets: $1-$850 on Vivid Seats
Season Series: Lost 90-75 in Minneapolis on Nov. 7; Tonight in Orlando
Pace
Off. Rtg.
Def. Rtg.
eFG%
O.Reb.%
TO%
FTR
Minnesota
95.0
100.8
98.6
46.9
31.4
14.3
33.8
Orlando
95.2
97.3
99.5
47.8
25.1
14.5
20.2
Video Vault:
1) The Magic are surprising everyone and sit only three games from being .500, unbelievably. The Magic are not getting ahead of themselves, Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel writes, but the goal is right there for the Magic to get before the new year begins.
2) Arron Afflalo says he is good to go and will play tonight after bruising his knee late ...
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Orlando Magic Daily:
PLAYERS:
Arron Afflalo,
Kevin Love,
Ricky Rubio,
Brandon Bass,
Rick Adelman,
J.J. Redick,
Brandon Roy,
Andrew Nicholson,
Jameer Nelson
TEAMS: Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics
TEAMS: Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics
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