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Timberwolves Dominate Magic at Kia Center with Commanding Lead and Sharp Shooting

The Minnesota Timberwolves, now standing at 26-10, showcased their dominance over the Orlando Magic with a convincing victory, ending the game at 113-92. The Timberwolves' performance was marked by a substantial lead and an impressive shooting display that left the Magic trailing, who now hold a record of 21-16.


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From the onset, the Timberwolves took control of the game with an aggressive offensive strategy that paid off handsomely. They opened up strong in the first quarter with 33 points and maintained their momentum by adding another 34 in the second. Their relentless attack continued after halftime as they scored 23 points in both remaining quarters. The team's efficiency was evident as they ended up with an overall field goal percentage of 54 percent and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of their three-point attempts.


The Minnesota squad's defensive efforts were equally noteworthy. They limited Orlando to just a 36 percent field goal rate while also outrebounding them with a total of 54 rebounds; defensive boards accounted for most of these with a count of 43. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers scoring an additional 19 points off them.


Key players for Minnesota stepped up throughout this matchup. The team's passing game was on full display as evidenced by their tallying up to an impressive total of 34 assists which contributed significantly to their offensive flow. Additionally, they made sure to assert themselves inside by scoring a remarkable number of points in paint totaling at least half-century mark.


Looking ahead, fans can catch the next action-packed encounter when Minnesota Timberwolves visit Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 10th at around noon local time (6 PM Eastern Time). This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on NBCS-BOS channel number six hundred thirty for home viewers and BSN channel number six hundred sixty-eight for those cheering from away.

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