Wolves-Orlando game recap

A recap of the Wolves' 108-102 loss at Orlando Tuesday.

January 17, 2018 at 5:35AM
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Impact player

Evan Fournier, Orlando

The shooting guard scored a career-high 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting, including six made threes, even though Wolves' defensive stopper Jimmy Butler defended him.

In the numbers

10 Fewer Timberwolves' turnovers, their 8 to Orlando's 18 and still they lost by six.

51-37 Magic's rebounding advantage that included 16 from Bismack Biyombo alone.

6-11 Wolves' record against Eastern teams this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau questions a call by officials during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 108-102. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau questions a call by officials during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 108-102. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (Mike Nelson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
This image shows Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. This photo represents the teams roster as of Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORG XMIT: DOA
This image shows Orlando Magic’s Evan Fournier, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. This photo represents the teams roster as of Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORG XMIT: DOA (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Jerry Zgoda covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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