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10 must-see Orlando Magic games for 2017 season

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) celebrates with guard Elfrid Payton (4), guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Mario Hezonja (23) after he dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-116. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) celebrates with guard Elfrid Payton (4), guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Mario Hezonja (23) after he dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-116. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) drives between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Tayshaun Prince (12) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of a basketball game at Amway Center. The Magic won 104-101 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov. 9 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Last year, the Orlando Magic played an early-season home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves where Evan Fournier hit a big 3-pointer to secure an overtime win. Even at that time, it was clear the Wolves had a special player in Karl-Anthony Towns.

This game will again be a featured early season matchup at Amway Center.

The Magic and their sister team have had very different growth paths through their 27 years as they enter year 28. The Wolves though seem to have their footing back once again with Town and Andrew Wiggins leading the way.

Minnesota is going to be viewed as the “it” team this year (as will the Utah Jazz who follow Minnesota into town Nov. 11). The Timberwolves will get their first ever Christmas game this year. Both the Jazz and the Wolves are following rebuild plans like the Magic and have seemingly leaped ahead. Last year though, the Magic beat both in Orlando to hold some form of superiority.

The Magic will want to keep that dominance and build some confidence in these critical early-season games.

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