Live stream: Timberwolves 115, Hornets 111
The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-4) play against the Charlotte Hornets (6-11) at Spectrum Center
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Game Time: 5:00 PM EST on Saturday December 2, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Charlotte Hornets 111 (Q4 1:40)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Smart challenge by Finch here, definitely a close call. Can make the case Rozier landed in Brown’s space. Officials taking a while to review it, probably a good sign for the Wolves? – 7:15 PM
Smart challenge by Finch here, definitely a close call. Can make the case Rozier landed in Brown’s space. Officials taking a while to review it, probably a good sign for the Wolves? – 7:15 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Tag yourself – we’re @iamnickrichards
@PJWashington | @Lowes
📹 @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/XBcxSySEtb – 7:10 PM
Tag yourself – we’re @iamnickrichards
@PJWashington | @Lowes
📹 @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/XBcxSySEtb – 7:10 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Mike Conley is 1-7 tonight. Every shot has been from 3. Some really good looks that just haven’t dropped. – 7:01 PM
Mike Conley is 1-7 tonight. Every shot has been from 3. Some really good looks that just haven’t dropped. – 7:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Byrce went FLYIN’
@BryceMcgowens5 | @drpepper
📹 @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/pgnXyuTwIA – 7:00 PM
Byrce went FLYIN’
@BryceMcgowens5 | @drpepper
📹 @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/pgnXyuTwIA – 7:00 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
getting it done everywhere. 😼 pic.twitter.com/Wh2VniMGHz – 6:59 PM
getting it done everywhere. 😼 pic.twitter.com/Wh2VniMGHz – 6:59 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Feels like Charlotte need to find Hayward when things slow down into the half court again. He had it going in the 2nd quarter but has been quiet this half – 6:58 PM
Feels like Charlotte need to find Hayward when things slow down into the half court again. He had it going in the 2nd quarter but has been quiet this half – 6:58 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
2⃣7⃣ throwing it DOWN tonight. pic.twitter.com/w465kt9LXm – 6:57 PM
2⃣7⃣ throwing it DOWN tonight. pic.twitter.com/w465kt9LXm – 6:57 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
The Wolves are running the first real minutes with Gobert, Towns, and Reid on the court together.
Things like this is why i love basketball – 6:55 PM
The Wolves are running the first real minutes with Gobert, Towns, and Reid on the court together.
Things like this is why i love basketball – 6:55 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Finch going with the 3 bigs: Gobert, Towns and Reid. They’ve been the three best players tonight for Minnesota. – 6:52 PM
Finch going with the 3 bigs: Gobert, Towns and Reid. They’ve been the three best players tonight for Minnesota. – 6:52 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden during the past decade has almost always played the majority of 1Q minutes. Today he played 5 1Q min. and came back with largely reserves in 2Q, and Lue said it was to help “James be James.” Lue felt Harden was more comfortable. Praised way he got into the paint. – 6:49 PM
James Harden during the past decade has almost always played the majority of 1Q minutes. Today he played 5 1Q min. and came back with largely reserves in 2Q, and Lue said it was to help “James be James.” Lue felt Harden was more comfortable. Praised way he got into the paint. – 6:49 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Keepin’ things verryyyy close 👀
#LetsFly35 | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/65Y9pjqi71 – 6:45 PM
Keepin’ things verryyyy close 👀
#LetsFly35 | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/65Y9pjqi71 – 6:45 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the third quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 88-87.
Reid leads the way with 21 points on 9-13 shooting, his 2nd 20+ point game of the season (17th career).
Gobert is up to a season-high 20 points on 9-11 shooting and 8 rebounds, his 94th career 20+ point game. – 6:44 PM
At the end of the third quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 88-87.
Reid leads the way with 21 points on 9-13 shooting, his 2nd 20+ point game of the season (17th career).
Gobert is up to a season-high 20 points on 9-11 shooting and 8 rebounds, his 94th career 20+ point game. – 6:44 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
PJ slides it to Brandon for the DUNK💥
@PJWashington x @brandmillerr | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/HLSQTKuVFy – 6:44 PM
PJ slides it to Brandon for the DUNK💥
@PJWashington x @brandmillerr | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/HLSQTKuVFy – 6:44 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves held the Hornets to 10 points in the first 6 minutes of the 3rd, but Charlotte scored 18 over the final 6 to keep this very much a ballgame. Wolves transition defense has been terrible. – 6:44 PM
Wolves held the Hornets to 10 points in the first 6 minutes of the 3rd, but Charlotte scored 18 over the final 6 to keep this very much a ballgame. Wolves transition defense has been terrible. – 6:44 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Charlotte started slow but this is a much improved defensive effort. All connected on a string, communication, individual defense.
More please! pic.twitter.com/cP0T0qRRhf – 6:42 PM
Charlotte started slow but this is a much improved defensive effort. All connected on a string, communication, individual defense.
More please! pic.twitter.com/cP0T0qRRhf – 6:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Kyle Anderson takes a spill in transition and gets up holding his left hip. Staying in to shoot the free throws. – 6:41 PM
Kyle Anderson takes a spill in transition and gets up holding his left hip. Staying in to shoot the free throws. – 6:41 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Charlotte hammering the Wolves in transition. That last bucket didn’t register as fast-break points, but it basically was. Overall, Hornets have a 16-0 edge in that stat, and they lead 76-75. – 6:34 PM
Charlotte hammering the Wolves in transition. That last bucket didn’t register as fast-break points, but it basically was. Overall, Hornets have a 16-0 edge in that stat, and they lead 76-75. – 6:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert’s up to 7 dunks tonight. That’s his high in a Timberwolves uniform. His career high is 10. – 6:24 PM
Rudy Gobert’s up to 7 dunks tonight. That’s his high in a Timberwolves uniform. His career high is 10. – 6:24 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I did a fun little story about the bond — and occasional rivalry — over sneakers Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid have for Sunday’s paper. Check it out here: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 6:15 PM
I did a fun little story about the bond — and occasional rivalry — over sneakers Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid have for Sunday’s paper. Check it out here: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 6:15 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I think the perception of Naz Reid is that his foot speed can sneak up on some bigs, when in reality it’s that very few bigs, even 4s, can keep up with him off the bounce.
Just cooked PJ Washington in the first half… pic.twitter.com/i3zjFVPlpC – 6:13 PM
I think the perception of Naz Reid is that his foot speed can sneak up on some bigs, when in reality it’s that very few bigs, even 4s, can keep up with him off the bounce.
Just cooked PJ Washington in the first half… pic.twitter.com/i3zjFVPlpC – 6:13 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
You can’t tell me the Hornets defense doesn’t look worse when the other team only has <10 seconds on the shot clock. – 6:04 PM
You can’t tell me the Hornets defense doesn’t look worse when the other team only has <10 seconds on the shot clock. – 6:04 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves gave up the lead momentarily but take a 62-59 lead. The tighter whistles didn’t help them that quarter (Charlotte was 11-for-13 at the line), but shot centests weren’t always there either. Hornets post 36 in the quarter. – 6:04 PM
Wolves gave up the lead momentarily but take a 62-59 lead. The tighter whistles didn’t help them that quarter (Charlotte was 11-for-13 at the line), but shot centests weren’t always there either. Hornets post 36 in the quarter. – 6:04 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Big second quarter for Gordon Hayward, he’s up to a team high 15 points. He’s struggled as of late, but he’s found something so far tonight – 6:01 PM
Big second quarter for Gordon Hayward, he’s up to a team high 15 points. He’s struggled as of late, but he’s found something so far tonight – 6:01 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Charlotte opened the second by hitting 8 of its first 11 and going 7-8 at the FT line. Wolves clinging to a 2-point lead. Conley with an attempt at converting a Conley after this timeout (hitting all three FT attempts after shooting a three). – 5:54 PM
Charlotte opened the second by hitting 8 of its first 11 and going 7-8 at the FT line. Wolves clinging to a 2-point lead. Conley with an attempt at converting a Conley after this timeout (hitting all three FT attempts after shooting a three). – 5:54 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was 14 of 23 (61%) from midrange on the season entering tonight’s game — the highest midrange percentage of any wing that has taken 10+ midrange shots.
The one he hit early tonight — adding to that percentage — is a good representation of how he… pic.twitter.com/ClB0mOosOi – 5:51 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was 14 of 23 (61%) from midrange on the season entering tonight’s game — the highest midrange percentage of any wing that has taken 10+ midrange shots.
The one he hit early tonight — adding to that percentage — is a good representation of how he… pic.twitter.com/ClB0mOosOi – 5:51 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Brandon Miller already adapting and learning how to draw contact in the NBA. One of the fastest learners I’ve covered. pic.twitter.com/xaiNkGL5nl – 5:45 PM
Brandon Miller already adapting and learning how to draw contact in the NBA. One of the fastest learners I’ve covered. pic.twitter.com/xaiNkGL5nl – 5:45 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
After 12 mins.
#LetsFly35 | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/740GW92YK2 – 5:38 PM
After 12 mins.
#LetsFly35 | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/740GW92YK2 – 5:38 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Much improved defensive organization to close the 1st quarter and cut into Minnesota’s lead.
Miles Bridges and PJ Washington dig in well on the Gobert rim dive to force the turnover pic.twitter.com/dLtSfRvJlx – 5:37 PM
Much improved defensive organization to close the 1st quarter and cut into Minnesota’s lead.
Miles Bridges and PJ Washington dig in well on the Gobert rim dive to force the turnover pic.twitter.com/dLtSfRvJlx – 5:37 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry weaves through for the assist to BMill 👌
@T_Rozzay3 x @brandmillerr | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/Gn0zTG5xR4 – 5:36 PM
Terry weaves through for the assist to BMill 👌
@T_Rozzay3 x @brandmillerr | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/Gn0zTG5xR4 – 5:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry wit da jump step
@T_Rozzay3 | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/qArCu8akQk – 5:36 PM
Terry wit da jump step
@T_Rozzay3 | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/qArCu8akQk – 5:36 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 30-23.
Gobert leads the way with 8 points and 3 rebounds, his most points in a first quarter this season.
Towns is up to 7 points and 2 assists, while Conley has 3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. – 5:33 PM
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 30-23.
Gobert leads the way with 8 points and 3 rebounds, his most points in a first quarter this season.
Towns is up to 7 points and 2 assists, while Conley has 3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. – 5:33 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Charlotte was the place around this time last year where D-Lo said about Rudy, “He catch the ball, he’ll score.” That whole process of finding Rudy in the offense looks night and day compared to that point last year: 4-5, 8 points, and a 12 points Wolves lead. – 5:27 PM
Charlotte was the place around this time last year where D-Lo said about Rudy, “He catch the ball, he’ll score.” That whole process of finding Rudy in the offense looks night and day compared to that point last year: 4-5, 8 points, and a 12 points Wolves lead. – 5:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT just found Gobert on the lob while running a traditional high quad pick and roll, only this is a traditional pick and roll with two centers — something we’ve started seeing more and more of as the season has gone along.
Here’s Chris Finch went asked about that action after… – 5:23 PM
KAT just found Gobert on the lob while running a traditional high quad pick and roll, only this is a traditional pick and roll with two centers — something we’ve started seeing more and more of as the season has gone along.
Here’s Chris Finch went asked about that action after… – 5:23 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
GET HOT THEN, BIG FELLA. 👀 pic.twitter.com/pGorYEaZtI – 5:22 PM
GET HOT THEN, BIG FELLA. 👀 pic.twitter.com/pGorYEaZtI – 5:22 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Plays like this are why Charlotte are a train wreck defensively.
Terry Rozier not in a stance and blown by. There’s 4-5 of these plays every night, you just can’t do that and expect to win game consistently pic.twitter.com/AuolH5b5jc – 5:20 PM
Plays like this are why Charlotte are a train wreck defensively.
Terry Rozier not in a stance and blown by. There’s 4-5 of these plays every night, you just can’t do that and expect to win game consistently pic.twitter.com/AuolH5b5jc – 5:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
KAT is in his bag, as the kids say, early on here in Charlotte. Wolves lead 16-8. KAT with 7 points, 2 assists. – 5:18 PM
KAT is in his bag, as the kids say, early on here in Charlotte. Wolves lead 16-8. KAT with 7 points, 2 assists. – 5:18 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Man, that was a hell of a lob pass from Towns to Gobert. Hit him right in stride. – 5:17 PM
Man, that was a hell of a lob pass from Towns to Gobert. Hit him right in stride. – 5:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Let’s do this.
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Timberwolves
5 PM EST
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/g38iyXi7T8 – 4:45 PM
Let’s do this.
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Timberwolves
5 PM EST📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/g38iyXi7T8 – 4:45 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Warriors 33, Clippers 22
It featured a change to Lue’s substitution pattern by bringing Harden out first after 5 min. instead of having him play his usual full first quarter. Curious if we’ll see Harden paired with reserves, perhaps as strategy to get him going. – 4:36 PM
First quarter: Warriors 33, Clippers 22
It featured a change to Lue’s substitution pattern by bringing Harden out first after 5 min. instead of having him play his usual full first quarter. Curious if we’ll see Harden paired with reserves, perhaps as strategy to get him going. – 4:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight vs. Minnesota:
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/dyw7wMGo4t – 4:35 PM
Starters for tonight vs. Minnesota:
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/dyw7wMGo4t – 4:35 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters at Charlotte:
Conley
Brown Jr.
Alexander-Walker
Towns
Gobert
Inactive:
Clark – R Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Edwards – R Hip Pointer
McDaniels – R Ankle Sprain
McLaughlin – R Knee MCL Sprain
Miller – G League Assignment – 4:30 PM
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters at Charlotte:
Conley
Brown Jr.
Alexander-Walker
Towns
Gobert
Inactive:
Clark – R Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Edwards – R Hip Pointer
McDaniels – R Ankle Sprain
McLaughlin – R Knee MCL Sprain
Miller – G League Assignment – 4:30 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
These 5 at 5pm!
@CrumblCookies | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/f19fCUqF4l – 4:25 PM
These 5 at 5pm!
@CrumblCookies | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/f19fCUqF4l – 4:25 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Steve Clifford on Brandon Miller.
“He’s one of our best players”
Full quote below. pic.twitter.com/wKucwJN9qk – 3:48 PM
Steve Clifford on Brandon Miller.
“He’s one of our best players”
Full quote below. pic.twitter.com/wKucwJN9qk – 3:48 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Top shelf performance by @TexasFootball right down to the last play of putting Jonathan Brooks on the field for the last play. They’re one of the four best in my mind. Now for that trophy presentation….and that little game in Charlotte tonight – 3:42 PM
Top shelf performance by @TexasFootball right down to the last play of putting Jonathan Brooks on the field for the last play. They’re one of the four best in my mind. Now for that trophy presentation….and that little game in Charlotte tonight – 3:42 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Hornets fans should watch out for Naz Reid tonight, the best backup center in the NBA. – 3:42 PM
Hornets fans should watch out for Naz Reid tonight, the best backup center in the NBA. – 3:42 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs MIN
Brandon Miller and Nick Richards are available to play.
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee) is out.
Frank Ntilikina (L Tibia) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/5jrn3XlpWC – 3:37 PM
INJURY REPORT vs MIN
Brandon Miller and Nick Richards are available to play.
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee) is out.
Frank Ntilikina (L Tibia) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/5jrn3XlpWC – 3:37 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Correction: I misheard Finch. Gobert is IN tonight. Edwards is out. – 3:32 PM
Correction: I misheard Finch. Gobert is IN tonight. Edwards is out. – 3:32 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards are OUT today, Chris Finch says. – 3:31 PM
Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards are OUT today, Chris Finch says. – 3:31 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Clifford on Brandon Miller
“You don’t get a long of young players who are a lot better” – 3:25 PM
Clifford on Brandon Miller
“You don’t get a long of young players who are a lot better” – 3:25 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Brandon Miller and Nick Richards are both available tonight against Minnesota. Steve Clifford said he’ll have to monitor Nick’s minutes. pic.twitter.com/ajj7w8zlnC – 3:20 PM
Brandon Miller and Nick Richards are both available tonight against Minnesota. Steve Clifford said he’ll have to monitor Nick’s minutes. pic.twitter.com/ajj7w8zlnC – 3:20 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Great to see Nickeil Alexander-Walker find his footing with the T-Wolves via @JonKrawczynski — theathletic.com/5104908/2023/1… – 12:17 PM
Great to see Nickeil Alexander-Walker find his footing with the T-Wolves via @JonKrawczynski — theathletic.com/5104908/2023/1… – 12:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert has been added to the injury report day-of. He’s listed as questionable with left hip soreness.
If Gobert misses, curious to see if they add another big to the rotation — and, if so, who that big will be. Luka Garza is up with the team, Leonard Miller is with the… – 11:47 AM
Rudy Gobert has been added to the injury report day-of. He’s listed as questionable with left hip soreness.
If Gobert misses, curious to see if they add another big to the rotation — and, if so, who that big will be. Luka Garza is up with the team, Leonard Miller is with the… – 11:47 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Charlotte: pic.twitter.com/oeAwnCw3Ls – 11:45 AM
UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Charlotte: pic.twitter.com/oeAwnCw3Ls – 11:45 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Something to read while waiting in the brunch line 🥗
@sam_perley | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/rixdL65p9p – 11:36 AM
Something to read while waiting in the brunch line 🥗
@sam_perley | #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/rixdL65p9p – 11:36 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Rudy’s last 5 games 😮💨
14.0 PPG
11.0 RPG
2.8 BPG
63.6% FG pic.twitter.com/nQtPcThLjM – 11:33 AM
Rudy’s last 5 games 😮💨
14.0 PPG
11.0 RPG
2.8 BPG
63.6% FG pic.twitter.com/nQtPcThLjM – 11:33 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson has drawn 14 charges this season.
That’s more than 22 other NBA TEAMS!!!
Total number of charges drawn this season:
Heat: 15
Mavs: 15
JALEN BRUNSON: 14
Thunder: 14
Lakers: 13
Hawks: 11
Bulls: 11
Clippers:11
Grizz: 10
Spurs: 10
Pistons: 8
Suns: 8
Hornets: 7
Jazz:… – 11:16 AM
Jalen Brunson has drawn 14 charges this season.
That’s more than 22 other NBA TEAMS!!!
Total number of charges drawn this season:
Heat: 15
Mavs: 15
JALEN BRUNSON: 14
Thunder: 14
Lakers: 13
Hawks: 11
Bulls: 11
Clippers:11
Grizz: 10
Spurs: 10
Pistons: 8
Suns: 8
Hornets: 7
Jazz:… – 11:16 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Massive challenge for Mavs vs OKC on 2nd of BTB Mavs offense stuck in mud. 3 games in last 4 shoot <40%. OKC has held opp to <40% 5x, (2nd to MIN 9). OKC 7-2 in their last 9. Wins by 21.8 pts. Losses to MIN by 3 & PHI by 4. Pre at 7:30, Tip w/Brad & me at 8:10 @971TheFreak – 11:03 AM
Massive challenge for Mavs vs OKC on 2nd of BTB Mavs offense stuck in mud. 3 games in last 4 shoot <40%. OKC has held opp to <40% 5x, (2nd to MIN 9). OKC 7-2 in their last 9. Wins by 21.8 pts. Losses to MIN by 3 & PHI by 4. Pre at 7:30, Tip w/Brad & me at 8:10 @971TheFreak – 11:03 AM