Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers and Brook Lopez react to the Milwaukee Bucks' 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Jan. 10, 2024.

Orlando is sandwiched in the middle of a three-games-in-four-days stretch. The Magic were beaten comfortably 104-89 by the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday, dropping them to 22-17 this season. Their grasp on the fourth seed in the East is down to a one-game lead.

The Milwaukee Bucks won their third straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 109-106 thanks to 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 on Friday night in spite of 34 points by the Magic’s Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury. Damian Lillard added 29 points for the Bucks, including a couple of free throws with 9.3 seconds left for the game’s final points.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Orlando Magic in this NBA matchup at the Kia Center on Thursday, January 9th. WATCH: Timberwolves vs Magic Live | Stream free on Fubo The Timberwolves have underperformed so far this year after trading away Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) and Orlando Magic (22-16) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 on Friday night in spite of 34 points by the Magic's Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury.

ORLANDO – Despite being exceptionally shorthanded, the Orlando Magic have found ways to win regardless of the circumstances and quality of their opponents. A huge factor in their success has been winning the possession battle. Currently, opponents are averaging a league-low 80.4 shot attempts per game against Orlando.

TV info and tidbits regarding the Orlando Magic's home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

There is NBA action on Thursday, Jan. 9 that includes a matchup that could feature a major return as the Orlando Magic host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.