Magic look to extend 3-game win streak against Timberwolves

Orlando hosts Minnesota in key Eastern Conference matchup

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:41am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in progress, with the players and court broken down into overlapping planes of bright, contrasting colors.Two talented young teams battle it out in a key late-season clash with playoff implications on the line.Today in Orlando

The Orlando Magic will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening, with the Magic looking to extend their current 3-game winning streak. The Magic currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Timberwolves are in 6th place in the West.

Why it matters

This game has significant playoff implications, as both teams are jockeying for position in their respective conference standings. A win for the Magic could help them solidify their hold on an Eastern Conference playoff spot, while a Timberwolves victory would strengthen their position in the West.

The details

The Magic have been led by their backcourt duo of Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony, who have averaged a combined 38 points per game during the team's current win streak. Minnesota will counter with their own star guards in D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards, creating an exciting matchup between the two teams' perimeter players.

  • The game will tip off at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, April 9th, 2026.
  • The Magic enter the game having won 3 straight, while the Timberwolves have won 2 of their last 3.

The players

Jalen Suggs

Second-year guard for the Orlando Magic, averaging 18.2 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game this season.

Cole Anthony

Third-year guard for the Orlando Magic, averaging 20.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game this year.

D'Angelo Russell

Veteran point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 17.9 points and 6.3 assists per game in 2025-26.

Anthony Edwards

Rising star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 23.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.

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What they’re saying

“We know this is a big game for us, but we're just focused on going out there and playing our game. If we take care of business, the rest will take care of itself.”

— Jalen Suggs, Guard, Orlando Magic

“The Magic have been playing really well lately, so we know we're going to have our hands full. But we're ready for the challenge and we're excited to go out there and compete.”

— D'Angelo Russell, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a playoff spot in their respective conference. The Magic and Timberwolves will meet again on April 23rd in Minnesota to conclude the regular season series.

The takeaway

This matchup between two talented young teams fighting for playoff positioning should make for an exciting and hard-fought game. The outcome could have significant implications on the postseason picture in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.