nba Game Recap
Minnesota Falls 118-110 to Magic - Recap
Orlando got 27 points and 12 rebounds from Mo Bamba en route to a 118-110 victory over Minnesota on Friday at Amway Center.
Bettors who backed the Magic were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 232.0.
Wendell Carter Jr. had 20 points for Orlando and Moritz Wagner chipped in with 18 points. Markelle Fultz had 7 assists for the Magic, while Mo Bamba was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Timberwolves got a 25-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 21 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. D'Angelo Russell had 7 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 13 rebounds.
Orlando trailed at halftime, 65-60.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-37.
Next game, Orlando takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Miami.