nba Game Recap
Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Orlando 113-92
Minnesota cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Orlando out of the gym and running up a 113-92 score at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 218.5.
Minnesota got 28 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 21 points from Rudy Gobert. Mike Conley contributed 10 assists, while Rudy Gobert cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Orlando got 21 points from Moritz Wagner in a losing cause and another 20 points from Jalen Suggs. Anthony Black contributed 4 assists for the Magic, while Chuma Okeke had 10 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 67-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 48-46 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Boston looking for another win. For Orlando, they head on the road to face Miami.