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Minnesota Timberwolves minority owner Alex Rodriguez applauds a play while sitting courtside during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves minority owner Alex Rodriguez applauds a play while sitting courtside during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) has his shot blocked by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) has his shot blocked by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks as Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) and forward Tristan da Silva, left, look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks as Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) and forward Tristan da Silva, left, look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, left, gives instructions to forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, left, gives instructions to forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is fouled by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, rear, while driving to the basket as center Goga Bitadze helps defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is fouled by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, rear, while driving to the basket as center Goga Bitadze helps defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) while going up to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) while going up to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after scoring a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after scoring a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up to dunk against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up to dunk against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)