Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (22-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup.

The Orlando Magic (22-16) are keeping their eye on five players on the injury report, including Franz Wagner, as they prepare for a Thursday, January 9 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) at Kia Center.

The latest on player health and status regarding Thursday night's matchup between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to make it three straight ... Out: Paolo Banchero, Gary Harris, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner Paolo Banchero (Return to Competition Reconditioning), Gary Harris (Left Hamstring Strain), Jalen Suggs ...

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Could All-Star forward Paolo Banchero return on Thursday night? Banchero has been out for months with an oblique injury, but he’s listed as questionable on Thur

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.