Orlando, Fla.
(13-15) vs. (17-11) Time/TV: 7 p.m./NBATV, FSFloridaLine: Magic by 5Tickets: $9-$290 on TiqIQSeason Series: Tonight in Orlando
Pace
Off. Rtg.
Def. Rtg.
eFG%
O.Reb.%
TO%
FTR
Minnesota
96.7
99.5
98.5
46.9
27.9
15.0
32.8
Orlando
91.3
100.7
99.2
49.8
25.4
14.8
32.7
Video Vault:
1) In an odd interview with Fox Sports Wisconsin, Dwight Howard expressed his displeasure with his role late in games, asking the Magic trust him to close games out. Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie notes its odd timing.
2) Jason Richardson has had a strange week, missing potentially game-winning baskets against Los Angeles and Atlanta and then putting up a 3-point barrage in a win over Milwaukee. The question now is, as Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel writes, whether Richardson can be the Magic's go-to guy in the postseason.
3) Tonight's game features a fascinating rebounding matchup as Kevin Love and Dwight Howard will ba...
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PLAYERS:
Dwight Howard,
Jason Richardson,
Kevin Love,
Nikola Pekovic,
Flip Saunders,
Ricky Rubio
TEAMS: Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards
TEAMS: Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards
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