PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic (21-15) will attempt to ride momentum when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-10) — owners of the best record in the Western Conference — at Kia Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. One game after a thrilling upset road win over the defending-champion Denver Nuggets, an undermanned Orlando squad returned home and delivered an exhilarating overtime victory over the division-rival Atlanta Hawks. Over the last three games, Paolo Banchero, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, is averaging 36.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.0 steals per outing. The Magic rank 26th in three-point shooting efficiency while demonstrating strong rim-attacking tendencies (rank: 3rd) and defensive rebounding prowess (rank: 3rd). Minnesota possesses the NBA's No. 1 defensive rating at 108.7, with opponents shooting just 44.7 percent from the field — the second-lowest mark in the league — while also ranking top 10 in both protecting the paint and limiting fast break points. The Timberwolves are led by guard Anthony Edwards, who's firing off 26.8 points per contest, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who's pouring in 21.5 points per game. While Minnesota allows few three-point attempts on defense (rank: 3rd), the team ranks 25th in defending three-point shooting and 24th against rim-attacking attempts. This matchup pits an inspired Magic squad against a Western Conference heavyweight looking to build on its elite defensive foundation.