Timberwolves 121-113 loss to the Charlotte Hornets

Regrettably, the Wolves' Friday night setback against the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center ended in a 121-113 defeat. The Wolves kept up their season-long practise of underestimating the opposition. With Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards on fire, the Wolves opened the fourth quarter on a 15-6 run to grab a 104-102 lead with 7:02 remaining after trailing by 11 points in the third and seven points going into it.

When there was 2:42 left in the game, Hornets guard Terry Rozier converted one of his two free throw attempts to break the tie. Jaden McDaniels' failed three-point attempt was followed by Gordon Hayward's put-back goal. With 1:53 remaining, P.J. Washington made two free throws to give Charlotte a five-point lead after Edwards missed a layup attempt. While Rudy Gobert scored, Lamelo Ball's three-pointer with 1:21 remaining increased the Hornets' advantage to six.