This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest Both Los Angeles teams have home games scheduled for Monday as well. The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

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There is NBA action on Thursday, Jan. 9 that includes a matchup that could feature a major return as the Orlando Magic host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

ORLANDO – Despite being exceptionally shorthanded, the Orlando Magic have found ways to win regardless of the circumstances and quality of their opponents. A huge factor in their success has been winning the possession battle. Currently, opponents are averaging a league-low 80.4 shot attempts per game against Orlando.

The Orlando Magic are on the verge of getting good news about star forward Paolo Banchero as they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a Thursday night affair at Kia Arena.

Minnesota enters Saturday’s battle with the Grizzlies riding a three-game winning streak. It will take a strong defensive team effort from the Wolves to derail Memphis, who leads the NBA in scoring.