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Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Charlotte 126-120
Charlotte was victimized for 39 points and 15 rebounds by Karl-Anthony Towns as the Timberwolves defeated the Hornets 126-120 in NBA action on Tuesday.
The match was decisive in favor of Minnesota, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 244.0.
Jaden McDaniels had 18 points for Minnesota and D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 18 points. D'Angelo Russell had 11 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Hornets got a 28-point performance from Miles Bridges, who was supported by 25 points from Terry Rozier. Mason Plumlee had 9 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Mason Plumlee grabbed 17 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break losing 58-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Charlotte won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 62-58.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Raptors. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.