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Deadspin | Magic continue playoff push with win over Timberwolves Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory. Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place in the tight Eastern Conference standings, one-half game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) with two games remaining. Goga Bitadze had 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Tristan da Silva added 12 points, and Jalen Suggs and Jevon Carter finished with 11 apiece. Orlando led by as many as 24 in the third quarter and completed a two-game season sweep against the Wolves. Terrence Shannon Jr. set career highs with five 3-pointers and 33 points for short-handed Minnesota (47-33), which clinched the sixth position in the Western Conference on Tuesday. Jaden McDaniels returned after missing six games with a knee injury and scored 18 points in 19 minutes. Naz Reid had 15 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 12. Minnesota was outrebounded 48-33 and lost for the fourth time in its last five games. The Wolves played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury), Rudy Gobert (rest), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Mike Conley (rest). The Magic shot 53.7% (51 of 95) from the field and 41.4% (12 of 29) from 3-point range. Orlando opened its final home game of the season by taking a 34-32 lead at the end of the first quarter. Minnesota pulled within 51-50 on Reid’s 3-pointer with 3:55 left in the second quarter before the Magic closed on a 12-3 run to lead 63-53 at the half. Orlando shot 55.3% from the field in the first half and carried the momentum into the third quarter. Suggs scored eight points during a 22-6 run to put the Magic ahead 89-70 with 4:25 left in the period. Orlando ended the third quarter leading 101-83 and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the final period. Carter scored to extend the lead to 124-102 with 5:02 remaining. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Magic #continue #playoff #push #win #Timberwolves

Deadspin | Magic continue playoff push with win over Timberwolves
Deadspin | Magic continue playoff push with win over Timberwolves Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory. Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place in the tight Eastern Conference standings, one-half game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) with two games remaining. Goga Bitadze had 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Tristan da Silva added 12 points, and Jalen Suggs and Jevon Carter finished with 11 apiece. Orlando led by as many as 24 in the third quarter and completed a two-game season sweep against the Wolves. Terrence Shannon Jr. set career highs with five 3-pointers and 33 points for short-handed Minnesota (47-33), which clinched the sixth position in the Western Conference on Tuesday. Jaden McDaniels returned after missing six games with a knee injury and scored 18 points in 19 minutes. Naz Reid had 15 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 12. Minnesota was outrebounded 48-33 and lost for the fourth time in its last five games. The Wolves played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury), Rudy Gobert (rest), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Mike Conley (rest). The Magic shot 53.7% (51 of 95) from the field and 41.4% (12 of 29) from 3-point range. Orlando opened its final home game of the season by taking a 34-32 lead at the end of the first quarter. Minnesota pulled within 51-50 on Reid’s 3-pointer with 3:55 left in the second quarter before the Magic closed on a 12-3 run to lead 63-53 at the half. Orlando shot 55.3% from the field in the first half and carried the momentum into the third quarter. Suggs scored eight points during a 22-6 run to put the Magic ahead 89-70 with 4:25 left in the period. Orlando ended the third quarter leading 101-83 and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the final period. Carter scored to extend the lead to 124-102 with 5:02 remaining. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Magic #continue #playoff #push #win #TimberwolvesApr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory.

Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place in the tight Eastern Conference standings, one-half game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) with two games remaining.

Goga Bitadze had 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Tristan da Silva added 12 points, and Jalen Suggs and Jevon Carter finished with 11 apiece. Orlando led by as many as 24 in the third quarter and completed a two-game season sweep against the Wolves.

Terrence Shannon Jr. set career highs with five 3-pointers and 33 points for short-handed Minnesota (47-33), which clinched the sixth position in the Western Conference on Tuesday.

Jaden McDaniels returned after missing six games with a knee injury and scored 18 points in 19 minutes. Naz Reid had 15 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 12.

Minnesota was outrebounded 48-33 and lost for the fourth time in its last five games.


The Wolves played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury), Rudy Gobert (rest), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Mike Conley (rest).

The Magic shot 53.7% (51 of 95) from the field and 41.4% (12 of 29) from 3-point range.

Orlando opened its final home game of the season by taking a 34-32 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Minnesota pulled within 51-50 on Reid’s 3-pointer with 3:55 left in the second quarter before the Magic closed on a 12-3 run to lead 63-53 at the half.

Orlando shot 55.3% from the field in the first half and carried the momentum into the third quarter. Suggs scored eight points during a 22-6 run to put the Magic ahead 89-70 with 4:25 left in the period.

Orlando ended the third quarter leading 101-83 and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the final period. Carter scored to extend the lead to 124-102 with 5:02 remaining.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory.

Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place in the tight Eastern Conference standings, one-half game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) with two games remaining.

Goga Bitadze had 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Tristan da Silva added 12 points, and Jalen Suggs and Jevon Carter finished with 11 apiece. Orlando led by as many as 24 in the third quarter and completed a two-game season sweep against the Wolves.

Terrence Shannon Jr. set career highs with five 3-pointers and 33 points for short-handed Minnesota (47-33), which clinched the sixth position in the Western Conference on Tuesday.

Jaden McDaniels returned after missing six games with a knee injury and scored 18 points in 19 minutes. Naz Reid had 15 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 12.

Minnesota was outrebounded 48-33 and lost for the fourth time in its last five games.

The Wolves played without Anthony Edwards (right knee injury), Rudy Gobert (rest), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Mike Conley (rest).

The Magic shot 53.7% (51 of 95) from the field and 41.4% (12 of 29) from 3-point range.

Orlando opened its final home game of the season by taking a 34-32 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Minnesota pulled within 51-50 on Reid’s 3-pointer with 3:55 left in the second quarter before the Magic closed on a 12-3 run to lead 63-53 at the half.

Orlando shot 55.3% from the field in the first half and carried the momentum into the third quarter. Suggs scored eight points during a 22-6 run to put the Magic ahead 89-70 with 4:25 left in the period.

Orlando ended the third quarter leading 101-83 and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the final period. Carter scored to extend the lead to 124-102 with 5:02 remaining.

–Field Level Media

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The United States Men’s National Team got off to a rousing start at the 2026 World Cup, with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. The USMNT was dynamic, creative, and showed to the entire soccer world that they could be a force to be reckoned with at this tournament.

Now, on the verge of their second match of group play, they have a chance to accomplish another item on this year’s to-do list.

Here are the clinching scenarios for Group D ahead of the final matches in group play.

What are the Group D standings?

Here are the current Group D standings, ahead of the final two matches set for June 25.

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

United States20061+56
Australia1012203
Paraguay10124-23
Türkiye00203-30

What are the next Group D matches?

There are four matches left in Group D, starting with two on Friday, June 19.

United States 2, Australia 0
Paraguay 1, Türkiye 0

Türkiye vs. United States
Paraguay vs. Australia

What are the scenarios for Group D?

Here are the scenarios ahead of the final day of matches, set for June 25. These scenarios involve automatic qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. Teams can still advance as a third-place team, and for more on those standings we have you covered here. In addition, teams that are “eliminated” are guaranteed to finish fourth in their group.

The United States has already clinched the top spot in Group D, and will play a third-place team from Group B, E, F, I, or J. For more on who the United States will play, we are tracking that here.

Australia will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D with a win or draw against Paraguay

Paraguay will advance as the second-place team in Group D with a win against Australia.

Türkiye has already been eliminated.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

#World #Cup #advanced #Group">World Cup 2026: How the US advanced out of Group D The United States Men’s National Team got off to a rousing start at the 2026 World Cup, with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. The USMNT was dynamic, creative, and showed to the entire soccer world that they could be a force to be reckoned with at this tournament.Now, on the verge of their second match of group play, they have a chance to accomplish another item on this year’s to-do list.Here are the clinching scenarios for Group D ahead of the final matches in group play.What are the Group D standings?Here are the current Group D standings, ahead of the final two matches set for June 25.TeamWDLGFGAGDPointsUnited States20061+56Australia1012203Paraguay10124-23Türkiye00203-30What are the next Group D matches?There are four matches left in Group D, starting with two on Friday, June 19.United States 2, Australia 0Paraguay 1, Türkiye 0Türkiye vs. United StatesParaguay vs. AustraliaWhat are the scenarios for Group D?Here are the scenarios ahead of the final day of matches, set for June 25. These scenarios involve automatic qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. Teams can still advance as a third-place team, and for more on those standings we have you covered here. In addition, teams that are “eliminated” are guaranteed to finish fourth in their group.The United States has already clinched the top spot in Group D, and will play a third-place team from Group B, E, F, I, or J. For more on who the United States will play, we are tracking that here.Australia will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D with a win or draw against ParaguayParaguay will advance as the second-place team in Group D with a win against Australia.Türkiye has already been eliminated.Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams. #World #Cup #advanced #Group

standings we have you covered here. In addition, teams that are “eliminated” are guaranteed to finish fourth in their group.

The United States has already clinched the top spot in Group D, and will play a third-place team from Group B, E, F, I, or J. For more on who the United States will play, we are tracking that here.

Australia will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D with a win or draw against Paraguay

Paraguay will advance as the second-place team in Group D with a win against Australia.

Türkiye has already been eliminated.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

#World #Cup #advanced #Group">World Cup 2026: How the US advanced out of Group D

The United States Men’s National Team got off to a rousing start at the 2026 World Cup, with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. The USMNT was dynamic, creative, and showed to the entire soccer world that they could be a force to be reckoned with at this tournament.

Now, on the verge of their second match of group play, they have a chance to accomplish another item on this year’s to-do list.

Here are the clinching scenarios for Group D ahead of the final matches in group play.

What are the Group D standings?

Here are the current Group D standings, ahead of the final two matches set for June 25.

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

United States20061+56
Australia1012203
Paraguay10124-23
Türkiye00203-30

What are the next Group D matches?

There are four matches left in Group D, starting with two on Friday, June 19.

United States 2, Australia 0
Paraguay 1, Türkiye 0

Türkiye vs. United States
Paraguay vs. Australia

What are the scenarios for Group D?

Here are the scenarios ahead of the final day of matches, set for June 25. These scenarios involve automatic qualification for the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. Teams can still advance as a third-place team, and for more on those standings we have you covered here. In addition, teams that are “eliminated” are guaranteed to finish fourth in their group.

The United States has already clinched the top spot in Group D, and will play a third-place team from Group B, E, F, I, or J. For more on who the United States will play, we are tracking that here.

Australia will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D with a win or draw against Paraguay

Paraguay will advance as the second-place team in Group D with a win against Australia.

Türkiye has already been eliminated.

Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year.

If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.

#World #Cup #advanced #Group
Deadspin | South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A June 24, 2026; Monterrey, Mexico; South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko scores their first goal. Mandatory Credit: Eloisa Sanchez-Reuters via Imagn Images Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal lifted South Africa to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Maseko put South Africa in front in the 63rd minute with a clinical finish, burying a shot from his favored left foot to the right corner after a precision pass by Tshepang Moremi. Ronwen Williams preserved the lead with a save on Park Jin-seob’s header in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. South Korea (1-2-0, 3 points) needed a win or draw to finish runner-up to Mexico and advance to the round of 32. South Africa (1-1-1, 4 points) had to win and have Czech Republic lose to Mexico in the concurrent match to claim the second spot. Mexico (3-0-9, 9 points) logged a 3-0 win over the Czechs (0-2-1, 1 points), and when the hosts’ 1-0 lead was posted in the Guadalupe stadium in the 55th minute, the South African fans joined the Mexicans in attendance in celebrating. South Africa was written off by many after losing the opening match of the World Cup 2-0 to Mexico while having two players sent off. The South Africans had failed to get out of the group stage in their previous World Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2010. South Korea still have a chance to advance in the event as one of the best third-place teams, but they will need other results to go their way. South Korea started as if it were playing for the win with several forays into the penalty area in the first three minutes but soon fell into a conservative mode. That change allowed the underdog South Africans to have the better of the play for the remainder of the first half. If not for three saves by Kim Seung-gyu and poor finishing, South Africa could have carried a lead into halftime. South Korea’s Kim Min-jae’s header in the third minute was cleared off the line by Aubrey Modiba, but after that it was all South Africa. South Africa had two chances in the 30th minute, only to have Kim make back-to-back stops. First, Thalente Mbatha found space at the top of the box and put a well-driven strike on target. Kim made the save but spilled the rebound. Evidence Makgopa, who barely managed to stay onside, collected the rebound at the 6-yard box, but Kim was in perfect position for the denial. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #South #Africa #stun #South #Korea #advance #place #Group June 24, 2026; Monterrey, Mexico; South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko scores their first goal. Mandatory Credit: Eloisa Sanchez-Reuters via Imagn Images

Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal lifted South Africa to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

Maseko put South Africa in front in the 63rd minute with a clinical finish, burying a shot from his favored left foot to the right corner after a precision pass by Tshepang Moremi.

Ronwen Williams preserved the lead with a save on Park Jin-seob’s header in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.

South Korea (1-2-0, 3 points) needed a win or draw to finish runner-up to Mexico and advance to the round of 32.

South Africa (1-1-1, 4 points) had to win and have Czech Republic lose to Mexico in the concurrent match to claim the second spot. Mexico (3-0-9, 9 points) logged a 3-0 win over the Czechs (0-2-1, 1 points), and when the hosts’ 1-0 lead was posted in the Guadalupe stadium in the 55th minute, the South African fans joined the Mexicans in attendance in celebrating.

South Africa was written off by many after losing the opening match of the World Cup 2-0 to Mexico while having two players sent off.


The South Africans had failed to get out of the group stage in their previous World Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2010.

South Korea still have a chance to advance in the event as one of the best third-place teams, but they will need other results to go their way.

South Korea started as if it were playing for the win with several forays into the penalty area in the first three minutes but soon fell into a conservative mode. That change allowed the underdog South Africans to have the better of the play for the remainder of the first half.

If not for three saves by Kim Seung-gyu and poor finishing, South Africa could have carried a lead into halftime.

South Korea’s Kim Min-jae’s header in the third minute was cleared off the line by Aubrey Modiba, but after that it was all South Africa.

South Africa had two chances in the 30th minute, only to have Kim make back-to-back stops.

First, Thalente Mbatha found space at the top of the box and put a well-driven strike on target. Kim made the save but spilled the rebound. Evidence Makgopa, who barely managed to stay onside, collected the rebound at the 6-yard box, but Kim was in perfect position for the denial.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #South #Africa #stun #South #Korea #advance #place #Group">Deadspin | South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A June 24, 2026; Monterrey, Mexico; South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko scores their first goal. Mandatory Credit: Eloisa Sanchez-Reuters via Imagn Images Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal lifted South Africa to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Maseko put South Africa in front in the 63rd minute with a clinical finish, burying a shot from his favored left foot to the right corner after a precision pass by Tshepang Moremi. Ronwen Williams preserved the lead with a save on Park Jin-seob’s header in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. South Korea (1-2-0, 3 points) needed a win or draw to finish runner-up to Mexico and advance to the round of 32. South Africa (1-1-1, 4 points) had to win and have Czech Republic lose to Mexico in the concurrent match to claim the second spot. Mexico (3-0-9, 9 points) logged a 3-0 win over the Czechs (0-2-1, 1 points), and when the hosts’ 1-0 lead was posted in the Guadalupe stadium in the 55th minute, the South African fans joined the Mexicans in attendance in celebrating. South Africa was written off by many after losing the opening match of the World Cup 2-0 to Mexico while having two players sent off. The South Africans had failed to get out of the group stage in their previous World Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2010. South Korea still have a chance to advance in the event as one of the best third-place teams, but they will need other results to go their way. South Korea started as if it were playing for the win with several forays into the penalty area in the first three minutes but soon fell into a conservative mode. That change allowed the underdog South Africans to have the better of the play for the remainder of the first half. If not for three saves by Kim Seung-gyu and poor finishing, South Africa could have carried a lead into halftime. South Korea’s Kim Min-jae’s header in the third minute was cleared off the line by Aubrey Modiba, but after that it was all South Africa. South Africa had two chances in the 30th minute, only to have Kim make back-to-back stops. First, Thalente Mbatha found space at the top of the box and put a well-driven strike on target. Kim made the save but spilled the rebound. Evidence Makgopa, who barely managed to stay onside, collected the rebound at the 6-yard box, but Kim was in perfect position for the denial. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #South #Africa #stun #South #Korea #advance #place #Group

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