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.

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.

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.

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

The Milwaukee Bucks look to win a third straight game tonight in Orlando, but the Magic might be getting Paolo Banchero back from injury.