Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (22-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup.

Star forward Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic remains out due to a right oblique injury, missing his 19th consecutive game. Despite his absence, recovery is progressing well, with a potential return in seven to ten days.

The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 20. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 10. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Orlando was missing six players because of injuries, just like the Sixers. The Magic dealt them their fifth loss in seven games.

Denver will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets play Orlando. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season.

After ranking in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating throughout 2024, the Nuggets round out the top five in January.

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Here’s a preview of the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game, including predictions, probable lineups, and injury updates.

After two disheartening road losses by a combined 56 points earlier this week, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero described his team as 'beat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a 127-101 defeat of the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.Gilgeous-Alexander -- who missed Friday's defeat to Dallas with a wrist injury -- added 10 assists and four steals to his points tally in a wire-to-wire home victory for the Western Conference leaders.