Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

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.

It’s not an exaggeration to say this season has been trying for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. In a season that started only a few weeks after trading a beloved franchise star, a season that reached its boiling point after multiple losses to the lowly Portland Trail Blazers,