The Minnesota Timberwolves' two stars are watching from the bench with injuries, and Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio are seeing a deep team respond with some inspired defense and unselfish offense to make up the difference. Orlando's only star is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the young Magic are starting to find out that life without Dwight Howard definitely will take some getting used to. Luke Ridnour had 19 points and five rebounds, and Greg Stiemsma got the rout started with six straight points to end the third quarter in Minnesota's 90-75 victory over the Magic on Wednesday night.
