It's only been six games, but Anthony Edwards is currently enjoying a bit of a heater. After being held to 15 points against Boston on Jan. 2 — prompting Charles Barkley to declare that Edwards has regressed — the 23-year-old Timberwolves superstar has played at a level that was missing from his game over the first 33 games of the 2024-25 season.

The Magic were without their top four scorers for the third straight game Thursday night, but help could be on the way soon.

Five games into the season, the Orlando Magic lost All-Star Paolo Banchero to an oblique injury. Nearly two months later, the former No. 1 pick is gearing up for his long-awaited return.

Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points in the final 1:32 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99.

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.

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.

When asked after practice Wednesday whether or not it would be a challenge to re-integrate All-Star forward Paolo Banchero into the ... Added second-year guard Anthony Black: “He causes a ...

Ahead of the Orlando Magic's game with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, Paolo ... Cole Anthony (12) and Jett Howard (10) also finished in double figures. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards ...

Cole Anthony scored 27 points and Paolo Banchero netted seven points in the final 1:32 to help the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 in the NBA on Monday (January 13, 2025). Banchero finished with 20 points,