Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Orlando Magic 132
NBA · 2026-04-08 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 132–120 on 2026-04-08 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:34 swung win probability 35% → 83%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 21 | 30 | 37 | 120 |
| Orlando Magic | 34 | 29 | 38 | 31 | 132 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:34 swung win probability 35% → 83%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q2 21-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 10:34 (win probability 35% → 83% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 14–0 | Q2 10:34 | 35% → 83% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q3 7:44 | 70% → 96% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q3 5:36 | 93% → 100% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q4 11:34 | 100% → 100% |