The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most impressive teams as of late. They have won seven straight games, good for the second-longest active winning streak in the league behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Coach Chris Finch's team had a superb fourth quarter in their latest 118-111 win against the Orlando Magic. Despite the win, some takeaways must be addressed in future games.
Throughout the seven-game winning streak, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been impressive. In this game against the Magic, there were some shaky moments, which led to a necessary comeback.
Of course, the Timberwolves still have the momentum from the streak, so they are focused on keeping it alive. With the Utah Jazz coming to town next, they want to retain this form. At the same time, here are some takeaways that will be necessary in the future.
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DiVincenzo is a Difference Maker for Minnesota
While Donte DiVincenzo's stats did not jump out of the stats sheet, he was instrumental in this victory. The energy was off the charts for Donte, as he helped inspire and lead the team to victory.
DiVincenzo proved he can make an impact on the team beyond the numbers. He was chasing every loose ball, and on defense, he was competitive by staying in front of his man and playing help defense when needed.
When the Magic had control of the game, DiVincenzo's block on Caleb Houstan's dunk attempt was the highlight the Timberwolves needed to take charge and come back from the deficit.
"We've matured as a team, and we're still maturing as a team. Collectively, we are able to have those conversations to get comfortable with each other," Donte said after the game. "One mistake or one bad play from somebody is not the end of the world, it's all about staying together."
Donte DiVincenzo incredible block, wow pic.twitter.com/T4vprwrNpS
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Edwards and Randle Continue to Stand Out for Minnesota
During this streak, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle have been the stars for the Timberwolves. The young superstar has been a superb player this season, and he was his usual explosive self with 28 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
Randle has been focused on proving himself as a winning player, and his versatility was palpable in this game. He posted a stat line of 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
As they continue to showcase their chemistry as the team's best players, Ant and Julius will keep being the top stars in Coach Finch's game plan.
ANTHONY EDWARDS IS THE BEST SHOOTING GUARD IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/YMuFA3KMRE
— Joel Moran (@joelvmoran) March 15, 2025
The Timberwolves Can Never Be Counted Out
The Magic had an eight-point lead over the Timberwolves heading into the fourth quarter. They had firm control of the game led by Paolo Banchero having one of his career-best games.
He finished the game with 43 points, but the Timberwolves still got the victory. They showed why they were the second-hottest team in the league during the fourth with high-energy play and star power with Ant taking charge.
Coach Finch is always prepared to help his team maximize their talents. That was apparent in the fourth quarter because almost every player had their moment to shine.
DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels had good two-way performances, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker was a pest to the Magic's guards. It was an impressive victory because it was a collective effort from almost every player.
Expect the Timberwolves to keep playing this way, as they do not want to let the first three quarters of the Magic game dictate how they play in the future.
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This story was originally published March 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM.