Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) will take on Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic (17-50) in part of the NBA Friday slate.
There is no team in the Western Conference that has been hotter than the Timberwolves as of late. They have won six consecutive games for the first time since 2004 and will look to extend it to seven.
The pieces around Karl-Anthony Towns have led to a winning season and as long as Anthony Edwards can stay healthy, there is a real chance they can give a team hell in the first-round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.
As for the Magic, they are in the midst of a rebuilding effort with key names like Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs being at the forefront of their focus.
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The Magic could use another key piece from the NBA Draft to further elevate their young core to the point where they are ready to compete once again.
How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amway Center in Orlando, Florida
TV Channel: Bally Sports North (Timberwolves) and Bally Sports Florida (Magic)
Injury Report for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Jordan McLaughlin – out (groin tightness), Jarred Vanderbilt – active (left quad contusion), Taurean Prince – active (back spasms), Anthony Edwards – active (left patella tendinopathy)
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Bol Bol – out (right foot surgery), Jonathan Isaac – out (left knee injury recovery)
Projected Starting Lineups for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Minnesota Timberwolves Projected Starting Lineup: G Patrick Beverley, G D’Angelo Russell, F Anthony Edwards, F Jared Vanderbilt, C Karl-Anthony Towns
Orlando Magic Projected Starting Lineup: G Cole Anthony, G RJ Hampton, F Franz Wagner, F Wendell Carter Jr., C Mo Bamba
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