Orlando played a solid game today, beating Minnesota 86-65. Minnesota players and fans were expecting the game to be a bit closer, but everything went well for Orlando today. "It was really frustrating," said Minnesota star Golden. "I thought we were going to be ready for this game, but we just couldn't do anything against them." Coach Bob seemed perplexed early on, but made a few adjustments late in the game that were too little, too late in this game but may help his side out next time these two teams meet.

Orlando was led by Alex (12 points, 13 boards, 2 assists, a steal, a block), Hunt (14 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, 5 blocks), Porter (10 points, 6 boards, 1 assists). Minnesota was led by Golden (14 points, 9 boards, 2 assists), Daniels (5 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, a block), Cody (14 points, a block).

With the victory, Orlando improve to 27-13 and 17-3 at home. They hold at #1 in the Southeast and stay at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Minnesota ended their winning streak at 7 games, and drop to 29-11. They stay at #1 in the Northwest and remain at #2 overall in the Western Conference.

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