ORLANDO, Fla. — The question for the Timberwolves on Wednesday wasn't if they were going to relinquish most of a large lead, but rather how much of it would they lose and would they regroup in time?
Despite letting a 27-point lead shrink to nine in the fourth quarter, the Wolves got nearly all of it back as they eventually routed an Orlando team that was without No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero for a 126-108 victory, their second consecutive win.
Fortunately for the Wolves, they were playing an Orlando team that was as disinterested in playing defense as they were in the second half. D'Angelo Russell came through with nine of his 11 points in the fourth to seal the win.
