Orlando Magic 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 92
NBA · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 119–92 on 2026-03-07 in NBA play, a 27-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:14 swung win probability 82% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 27 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 30 | 20 | 28 | 14 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:14 swung win probability 82% → 19%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q4 14-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q2 1:14 (win probability 82% → 19% for the home side).
- Shot 41.1% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q1 9:04 | 51% → 76% |
| Orlando Magic | 16–0 | Q2 1:14 | 82% → 19% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q3 7:30 | 23% → 3% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q3 1:36 | 0% → 5% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q4 2:32 | 0% → 0% |