CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a convincing victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 125-110 on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels were the stars of the evening, each contributing 29 points to lead the Timberwolves to their triumph.
Julius Randle also played a pivotal role for Minnesota, finishing just shy of a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. Meanwhile, McDaniels added to the defensive effort with 10 rebounds of his own.
On the other side of the court, LaMelo Ball was the standout performer for the Hornets, impressively scoring 28 points alongside his 10 rebounds and six assists. Miles Bridges also made a notable contribution with 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists as Charlotte continued its difficult season, marking an eighth consecutive loss.
The Timberwolves quickly gained momentum by taking the lead with just over five minutes left in the first quarter, and they maintained this advantage throughout the game. By halftime, Minnesota was ahead 65-58, with Edwards notably contributing 16 points during this period.
In other highlights for the Timberwolves, Donte DiVincenzo returned to the starting lineup after recovering from a toe injury and added a solid 16 points to the team’s effort.
The game saw a crucial moment unfold in the fourth quarter when the Timberwolves launched a decisive 10-0 run, expanding their lead from 12 to 22 points and effectively sealing the outcome of the match.
A key aspect of Minnesota’s strategy was their dominance in three-point shooting, outpacing the Hornets by 27 points in this area. The Timberwolves successfully made 21 three-pointers, compared to just 12 by the Hornets.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves are set to visit Miami on Friday, while the Hornets will face off against Cleveland, hoping to break their current losing streak.
