Timberwolves vs. Hornets (128-125)

The recent game between the Timberwolves and the Hornets was an exhilarating display of skill, determination, and sheer excitement. The final score of 128-125 in favor of the Timberwolves showcased the intensity and competitiveness that both teams brought to the court.

From the very beginning, it was evident that this game would be a closely contested battle. Both teams displayed exceptional offensive prowess, with players like Karl-Anthony Towns for the Timberwolves and LaMelo Ball for the Hornets leading their respective teams with incredible performances.

Towns managed just four points on 2-for-10 shooting in the fourth quarter, when the Timberwolves were outscored 36-18. He thought he was fouled on a drive to the basket in the closing seconds and Minnesota trailing by one, then was short on a 3-point attempt on the final possession.

Miles Bridges scored 28 points and Brandon Miller had 27 for the Hornets. Leaky Black ripped the ball away from Towns on his way to the basket to preserve the Hornets’ 10th victory of the season.

Charlotte went ahead for good at 122-121 on P.J. Washington’s floater with 3:21 remaining. LaMelo Ball added 18 points for the Hornets, who had lost seven of their past eight games and had the Eastern Conference’s third-worst mark entering Monday.

The Timberwolves have gotten off to an excellent start to the season and have a 30-12 record in their first 42 games, which has them as the first seed in the Western Conference. 

They are 6-4 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 102-97. 

In 38 minutes of playing time, Edwards had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists while shooting 6/10 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range. 

In the first half, Towns was 14-for-17 from the field and 8-of-9 from 3-point range as the Wolves took a 69-64 lead. The eight 3-pointers in a half were two shy of the NBA record. The NBA record for points in a first half is shared by David Thompson and George Gervin with 53.

Miles Bridges scored 28 points and Brandon Miller had 27 for the Hornets, who had lost seven of their past eight games and had the Eastern Conference's third-worst mark entering Monday. Minnesota, meanwhile, has now lost two games in a row for just the second time this season. 

"Like I said, there's a lot of ways to be immature," Finch said. "There's always a lot of ways to be immature. There was a lot of immature performances here throughout the roster. We totally disrespected the game, ourselves, and we got exactly what we deserved."

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 Sarah H

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