The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 15-point victory over the Orlando Magic. The question is: Will Paolo Banchero's much-anticipated return come Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks?

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will not play in Thursday’s game against Timberwolves after being listed as questionable earlier in the day, a potential sign of his return to the lineup for the first time since Oct.

The Orlando Magic (22-16) are set to open a three-game homestand on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17). ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that Paolo Banchero could make his return during the upcoming back-to-back games.

Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Julius Randle collected 23 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 21 points, lifting the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday.

Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards added to his highlight reel as they faced the Orlando Magic Thursday night. Edwards put Anthony Black on a poster with a thunderous dunk during the third quarter of the game.

Anthony Edwards took flight during the third quarter of Thursday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Edwards took off in the paint and threw down a poster slam over the Magic's Anthony Black. Edwards also drew a foul on Black during the throwdown and hit the ensuing free throw to give the Wolves a 68-58 lead.