Karl-Anthony Towns etched his name in franchise history with a remarkable 62-point performance, including an astounding 44 points in the first half. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t secure the win as the Charlotte Hornets rallied from an 18-point deficit, ultimately stunning the Timberwolves with a 128-125 victory on Monday night.
Despite Karl-Anthony’ historic night, where he went 21 for 35 from the field, including 10 for 15 from beyond the arc, the Hornets, led by Miles Bridges’ 28 points and Brandon Miller’s 27, managed to outscore the Timberwolves 36-18 in the fourth quarter. Towns, feeling he was fouled on a crucial drive to the basket in the closing seconds, fell short on a game-deciding 3-point attempt.
The Hornets seized control at 122-121 with 3:21 remaining, thanks to P.J. Washington’s crucial floater. Leaky Black’s defensive play against Towns in the closing moments secured the Hornets’ 10th victory of the season.
Towns’ extraordinary night included becoming the first NBA player to achieve 10 or more 3-pointers, 10 or more 2-pointers, and 10 or more free throws in a single game. Despite his historic feat, the Timberwolves’ loss emphasized the team’s commitment to securing victories rather than individual accolades.
“We’ve got to find a way to win. It’s about winning the game. It’s about staying No. 1 in the West,” Karl-Anthony emphasized.
The Wolves’ head coach, Chris Finch, criticized the team’s defensive performance and described it as an “absolute disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball all through the game.”
While Towns’ individual brilliance shone, the Timberwolves acknowledged the need to prioritize team success and maintain their standing as the No. 1 team in the Western Conference.
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