Timberwolves vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Kia Center. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 9, 2024

Timberwolves vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds /

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic hopes to keep its winning streak going tonight, but it comes with a big test against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who currently sit atop the Western Conference standings.

The Wolves have several ways they can beat you, whether it be their scalding defense or an offensive masterclass from Anthony Edwards, Minnesota has built the strongest record in the West.

While the Magic is unafraid of anybody that stands on the other side of the court, Orlando comes into this game still very shorthanded - down five potential rotation players. Perhaps the team can pull off another upset ... but it will need another superhuman effort from Paolo Banchero, who has scored 30 or more points in each of the last three games.

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Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Timberwolves vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Timberwolves vs. Magic Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

SF Jaylen Clark (OUT - Achilles)

Orlando Magic

SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
SG Joe Ingles (OUT - ankle)
PF Jonathan Isaac (OUT - hamstring)
SG Gary Harris (OUT - calf)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - knee)

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Timberwolves vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Karl-Anthony Towns
C Rudy Gobert

Orlando Magic

PG Jalen Suggs
SG Caleb Houstan
SF Chuma Okeke
PF Paolo Banchero
C Moe Wagner

Published Jan 9, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.