Charlotte Hornets Beat Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108 Behind LaMelo Ball's 35 Points
Final Score
Charlotte Hornets 122 - 108 Minnesota Timberwolves
Result: Hornets win by 14 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in Minneapolis.
The Hornets shot 48.9% from the floor and dominated the third quarter, building a 10-point lead by the end of the period. The win extended Charlotte's winning streak to four consecutive games.
The Timberwolves, playing without star Anthony Edwards and defender Jaden McDaniels, were led by Julius Randle's 26 points and bench contributions from Bones Hyland.
Key Events
- Halftime – Bones Hyland hit a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to give Minnesota a 60-55 lead
- Q3 – Miles Bridges and the Hornets burst out in the third quarter, building a 10-point lead by the end of the period
- Game – LaMelo Ball recorded his eighth game this season with at least seven 3-pointers made, going 7 for 14 from deep
Basic Stats
Charlotte Hornets: 48.9% field goal percentage (45 for 92)
LaMelo Ball: 35 points, 7 three-pointers
Miles Bridges: 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists
Coby White: 17 points
Julius Randle (Timberwolves): 26 points
Bones Hyland (Timberwolves): 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Highlights
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Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Regular Season (4 games remaining for Minnesota) The Hornets improved to 43-36 and won their fourth straight game, moving to a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves fell to 46-32 after losing four of their last five games, with key players Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels sidelined by injuries.
Stage: Regular Season (4 games remaining for Minnesota) The Hornets improved to 43-36 and won their fourth straight game, moving to a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves fell to 46-32 after losing four of their last five games, with key players Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels sidelined by injuries.