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Minnesota Defeats Orlando 128-96 - Recap
The Timberwolves blew out Orlando on Sunday, running up the score in a 128-96 win at Amway Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.5.
Minnesota got 27 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 27 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell contributed 8 assists, while Anthony Edwards cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Orlando got 19 points from R.J. Hampton in a losing cause and another 18 points from Dwayne Bacon. R.J. Hampton contributed 3 assists for the Magic, while Donta Hall had 8 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 74-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-45.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Detroit looking for another win. For Orlando, they head on the road to face Milwaukee.