Hornets vs. Timberwolves: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Charlotte Hornets (29-30) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-27) at Target Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 15, 2022

Charlotte Hornets 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 126 (Final/OT)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jarred Vanderbilt @JVando
Energy in target was amazing! Need that every night!!!🔋🐺 – 12:38 AM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
nobody’s more hype for KAT than Ant 😂 pic.twitter.com/Gz7wYUvBSH – 12:32 AM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“Our guys battled and played hard tonight… Had a chance with some free throws, some defensive stops – we just couldn’t finish with the rebounding. Lot of growth tonight. I saw a lot of good. We just have to go home and get a win.” – James Borrego
#AllFly | @HusqvarnaUSA – 12:19 AM PJ Washington @PJWashington
Stick with it, tables gone turn – 12:08 AM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns:
“Karl gets great stats but they lose. That’s always been the MO. That’s no more. I want to win. I’ve always wanted to win. But now I’ve got to find ways how to put those stats to translate to winning. I think I’m doing a much better job of that than ever.” – 12:08 AM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
got the job DONE. pic.twitter.com/WXqtQ7ukm8 – 11:58 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Question: How much is winning basketball fueling your confidence?
Karl-Anthony Towns: “Winning basketball changes everything. It really does.” – 11:56 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
what a win. 🙌
KAT – 39 pts. / 15 reb. / 3 ast. / 1 blk.
Big Mac – 18 pts. / 6 reb. / 3 ast. / 4 stl.
DLo – 18 pts. / 4 reb. / 11 ast.
PatBev – 15 pts. / 7 reb. / 4 ast. / 2 blk. / 3 stl.
Vando – 10 pts. / 14 reb. / 1 stl. pic.twitter.com/aJfVMKOl5l – 11:41 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on Jaden McDaniels:
“The sky is the limit for him. He’s a quiet guy, but he’s a guy who looks up and might have dominated that game. We talkin about the Ants and the KATs and myself, but he’s a valuable piece for us.” – 11:39 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on Karl-Anthony Towns’ 39-point night tonight:
“KAT put us on his back. It was pretty evident right there. He put us on his back. He was an All Star tonight. On the floor, he dominated the game. We win when he does that.” – 11:36 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on the fans tonight: “I called, they answered”.
DLo brought the game ball to his postgame press conference. He said the ball was for the fans — those standing up at home, Wolves fans on twitter, and those who were in the arena. – 11:32 PM Patrick Beverley @patbev21
Minnesota Thank You🙏🏾🐺🐺🙏🏾 – 11:27 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jaden McDaniels on the crowd: “That felt like a playoff game and I’ve never even played in a playoff game.” – 11:23 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/jCFkjSLGvx – 11:18 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Get 50% off @yourlocaldomino tomorrow with code HORNETS 🍕 pic.twitter.com/eew76bFnyt – 11:18 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on Jaden McDaniels:
“He’s just growing and growing for us every day… He’s fun to watch right now. He really is.” – 11:13 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
YEAAAAA KAT!!! pic.twitter.com/bIujvouhZe – 11:13 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
#AllFly | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/Ou1YVsLS63 – 11:12 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Miles: 28 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST
Terry: 25 PTS, 5 AST
Melo: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
Mason: 14 PTS, 17 REB, 9 AST
Trez: 12 PTS, 7 REB
Kelly: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL
#AllFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/kPJ6yKAgOQ – 11:09 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Player of the Game | @HusqvarnaUSA pic.twitter.com/nISamRBhg6 – 11:04 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
That hurts, but we look ahead.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/g5PMyaTUS4 – 11:03 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Karl-Anthony Towns tonight:
39 PTS
15 REB
4 3PT
He was 1 point shy of breaking the record for most 40-point games in Timberwolves franchise history. pic.twitter.com/463sDx41dc – 11:00 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The exact way you want to see KAT takeover late
Wolves 126, Hornets 120
On tonight’s show:
– 39 and 15 for KAT
– Wolves outlast their terrible shooting (24% from 3, 63% from FT line)
– Ant gets hurt
– Pat Bev extension
– McDaniels sizes up role with Ant out – 11:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 pic.twitter.com/0M6VXQBc6J – 10:59 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Final: Wolves 126, Hornets 120.
KAT: 39 and 15 rebs. I’ve never seen him play better than he did in the 4th and OT.
McDaniels: 18 pts, 6 rebs
Vanderbilt: 10 pts, 14 rebs
Russell: 18 pts, 11 assts – 10:59 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
With Miami’s loss to Dallas, the Bulls and Heat have identical 37-21 records-tied for first in the EC. A victory tomorrow over the Kings assures the Bulls of at least a share of the top spot at the All Star break. The Heat play the Hornets Thursday. Incredible story in Chicago. – 10:55 PM Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Oh, Mr. Super-Max! #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/G7Wx9SBuGH – 10:52 PM Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Pat Beverley sucked the soul out of this #Hornets backcourt late in the game. – 10:51 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
KARL.
ANTHONY.
TOWNS. pic.twitter.com/ZVKUoGROP7 – 10:51 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
CAN’T BE STOPPED pic.twitter.com/sIcH4LSw3F – 10:49 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THANK YOU PATBEV pic.twitter.com/wJUZkQHVh5 – 10:47 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
BIG MAC
EXTRA SAUCE pic.twitter.com/ewwPkNkjaI – 10:45 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
PATBEV FLOATER pic.twitter.com/jEegY9NMh8 – 10:45 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Per Elias Sports Bureau, and the Clippers, the team this season will tie the NBA record for most games played before the all-star game: 61.
The other teams who’ve done that: the 1950-51 Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the 2017-18 Timberwolves. – 10:42 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Big-time game from Jaden McDaniels – 10:41 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rozier and Ball each with 5. Something to watch here the rest of OT. – 10:39 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Free basketball, y’all! 😤 pic.twitter.com/q73z3mIubS – 10:37 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
We are tied at 108 at the end of regulation. Minnesota is 1-1 this season in overtime. – 10:36 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/1JdBk4Zzt1 – 10:35 PM Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
I have no clue how Miles kept his dribble, got back up and to the rim, but he might have just saved this game for Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/Z2egqnqCkv – 10:35 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
same pic.twitter.com/bDKZvCvOmS – 10:35 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
COLD BLOODED KAT pic.twitter.com/TaakgWuTti – 10:32 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THAT’S OUR ALL-STAR!!!!!!! – 10:29 PM Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
These #Hornets big lineups are throwing me way off. – 10:25 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊 pic.twitter.com/f7E6Rk9xxF – 10:23 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves are 10 of 49 from 3-point range. – 10:19 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standing watch:
1. MIA – 3.5 GB
2. CHI – 3.5 GB
3. MIL – 2.0 GB (assuming a Bucks win)
4. CLE – 1.5 GB
5. PHI – 1.0 GB
6. BOS
7. TOR – 1.5 UP
8. BKN – 3.0 UP
9. CHA – 4.5 UP
10. ATL – 6.0 UP – 10:11 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
N A Z
R E I D pic.twitter.com/Bn9JQpCe40 – 10:09 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
MIGHTY THOR 🔨
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/bQuR1RIbrj – 10:07 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 87-78.
Towns has 20 points and 10 rebounds, his 20th 20+ point/10+ rebound game of the season (226th career).
McDaniels has tied his career-high with 4 steals (10/21/21 vs. Houston) to go along with 11 points. – 10:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
can’t catch Big Mac 💨💨💨💨 pic.twitter.com/R9gPY4XWp2 – 9:57 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Hornets just murdering the Wolves on the boards. And Mason Plumlee (yeah, really) is on triple-double watch: 10 pts, 14 rebs, 8 assts – 9:55 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
TUFF 🍔 pic.twitter.com/2qrAcDwarF – 9:53 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Been nice to see the aggressiveness on offense from Jaden McDaniels, filling in for Edwards. Not a time to be bashful. – 9:53 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
WH😯A!
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/Zfww1wjX2s – 9:52 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
smooooooth, @Jmcdaniels7.
smooth. pic.twitter.com/25sTgayBaY – 9:51 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards being out for the 2nd half switches up a few things…
– LaMelo now guarded by Vando/DLo (Ant was on him)
– More McDaniels usage
– Nowell in the rotation
– Pat Bev getting more on-ball reps as point (which slows down the O A LOT — not necessarily a bad thing) – 9:50 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
A Big Mac Special pic.twitter.com/64KbqTUTR7 – 9:49 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
No Anthony Edwards in the second half means Jaylen Nowell gets reinserted into the rotation. Nowell has been the odd man out the past few weeks. – 9:46 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Desperate for some shot-making, Finch going to Jaylen Nowell here in the third – 9:46 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
KAT always finds his way to the basket 🤷‍ pic.twitter.com/gMG978e4JN – 9:46 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
In need of offense, Finch is going back to Jaylen Nowell for the first time in a bit. – 9:46 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards is out for the second half with right ankle sprain – 9:37 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Anthony Edwards (right ankle sprain) is OUT for the rest of tonight’s game. – 9:36 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards on the bench but not in the game to start the second half. – 9:35 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is sitting on the bench in his jersey. But he is not starting the second half. – 9:35 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Edwards is not starting the second half. Jaden McDaniels in. – 9:35 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards back warming up during halftime. Looks like an injury was dodged. – 9:32 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Up @ half!
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/XdmmEXjSmG – 9:22 PM Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Villanova’s Justin Moore putting on a show at Providence tonight with the #Timberwolves in the building scouting. pic.twitter.com/vyFPBSCskW – 9:22 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
So ends the longest first half in recorded history. 58-52 Charlotte.
Wolves just can’t hit a shot, and the defense that was there at the start faded late. – 9:21 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
halfway there. pic.twitter.com/S0zRvtW26Z – 9:21 PM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Danilo Gallinari, who currently has 21 points after three quarters of play, has tallied 20+ points for the second time this season (12/6/21 at MIN, 20 PTS). – 9:18 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards hobbles off the floor and is headed back to the locker room.
Not sure, but I think I heard him say “my toe”. – 9:16 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Make a wish… it’s a Shooting All-Star 🤩
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/dBJsYrOpuW – 9:16 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards hobbling to the locker room in the final second here. – 9:16 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
TREZZ 💪
@Montrezl Harrell | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/KO5ijIyqfT – 9:03 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
add it to the highlights reel 🎞 pic.twitter.com/cFMR7tw1Hr – 9:00 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT sees all types of double teams.
Tonight, Charlotte’s plan is to send a double when James Borrego whistles. I remember Terry Stotts used to do the same thing when he was Portland’s coach.
This will lead to later than normal doubles. KAT has to go quick. – 8:54 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
flight A1 takin’ off pic.twitter.com/nNXm4T41iq – 8:53 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
ROZIER BRIDGES 💥
@Terry Rozier x @Miles Bridges
@Drpepper | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/RNL3Qzpfey – 8:46 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
3 defenders?
no biggie. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/sOIw1OC0TX – 8:46 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
our guy JMac’s got moves 👏 pic.twitter.com/gkPfXnYezH – 8:45 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
One down, three to go.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/AvRL2TcGsb – 8:41 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 27-24.
Towns has 10 of the 27 points, his 15th 10+ point first quarter of the season. He’s added a game-high 6 rebounds. – 8:38 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
3 pt shooting in the 1st qtr:
MIN: 4-18
CHA: 1-11
Hornets have nothing for KAT. But they did a nice job absorbing the first punch and getting back in it. – 8:37 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Here comes the BOOM 💥
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/uFR9iibCER – 8:36 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
coast to coast KAT pic.twitter.com/ps3eNiXBcT – 8:27 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
ALL-STAR JAM 🌟 pic.twitter.com/UsOyOW2OuB – 8:22 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
AS WE WERE SAYING 🙀🙀 pic.twitter.com/YULXbXYBYA – 8:21 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
DLo hits the first bucket 🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/kMi4jT5V8e – 8:18 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards talked after the Chicago game about how he wanted to guard DeMar DeRozan, but Finch didn’t let him.
Looks like Ant got his way tonight, guarding LaMelo Ball. This will be interesting to track — particularly because LaMelo isn’t guarding Ant (he’s on PatBev). – 8:18 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
GONNA BE ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS HUH?!?! pic.twitter.com/FlWf1idhLb – 8:18 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout Charlotte as the @Minnesota Timberwolves are on a 14-2 run over the last 3:09 (10:43, 1st quarter to 7:36, 1st quarter) to take a 14-7 lead.
Russell with 6 points on 2 threes to lead the Wolves. Towns has grabbed 4 rebounds so far. – 8:18 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
KAT with a huge dunk, timeout Charlotte. Meaningful games in February are fun. – 8:17 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
if you stayed standing…
YOU CAN SIT NOW. pic.twitter.com/lO5TjoySGk – 8:16 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves fans all standing to start this one. D’Angelo Russell getting what he wanted. – 8:09 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
GAME TIME!
📍 Minneapolis, MN
🆚 @Minnesota Timberwolves
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
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#AllFly pic.twitter.com/pOb6aPEZfv – 8:08 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Wolves Twitter roll call 🐺🐺🐺
If you’re at @TargetCenterMN, @D’Angelo Russell wants you standing until our first bucket.
If you’re at home, let us know where you’re repping from.
WOLVES UP! pic.twitter.com/8m3beM4GZ8 – 8:00 PM Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
They’re trolling on this broadcast, right? Duran? Noley? Min-ott? Yeeeesh. – 7:51 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Switching things up a bit.
#AllFly | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/Rf8FklCLME – 7:30 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
McKinley Wright IV (Left UCL Injury) is OUT vs. Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/XWSa8a0Jfw – 7:26 PM New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Try your hand in Pelicans Courtside Challenge on the homepage of our app for your chance to win two club seats to attend Pelicans vs. Hornets on 3/11! 🎟
#WBD | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/Zk4NIGg52J – 7:17 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨,
𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖,
𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. pic.twitter.com/YsLOyhWI9b – 7:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
new lighting, who dis? 💡 pic.twitter.com/SFK2WZVOd9 – 6:53 PM James Plowright @British_Buzz
Should the Hornets pursue the signing of Kemba Walker if he were to be bought out by the Knicks?
@outsidethenba offers his thoughts
Listen to the full podcast
https://t.co/cBlcvTbus4 pic.twitter.com/lJgBj4Zk7I – 6:45 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Hornets
– Vanderbilt over 17.5 points + rebounds + assists
– KAT under 41.5 points + rebounds + assists
– KAT over 1.5 made 3s
– Plumlee over 8.0 rebounds
– Harrell over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists – 6:41 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs MIN
Hayward (L Ankle) is out.
Martin (L Ankle/Achilles Soreness) is out.
McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/zu9v7V71CR – 6:36 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro (knee) possibly out through the All-Star break (which basically would also mean Thursday in Charlotte). – 5:53 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Spoelstra said he’s discussing with training staff whether it’s best to rest Herro’s sore knee through All Star break (which would mean only one more game – Thursday in Charlotte – beyond tonight’s game. He’s out tonight). No structural damage for Herro. – 5:53 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
NBA prop plays for tonight:
1) Anthony Edwards: over 24.5 PTS vs Hornets
2) Tyrese Maxey: over 16.5 PTS vs Celtics
3) Trae Young: over 27.5 PTS vs Cavs (via @MBeller) – 5:29 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
An 11-time NBA champion and 12-time NBA All-Star, Bill Russell was the first Black player to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player when he won the first of his 5 MVP awards in 1958.
#BlackHistoryMonth | @BlueCrossNC pic.twitter.com/sWl548EcMZ – 5:17 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet is questionable for tomorrow’s game in Minnesota because of knee soreness. – 4:42 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Fred VanVleet is questionable for tomorrow vs. Minnesota. (Knee). – 4:39 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors are listing Fred VanVleet (knee soreness) as questionable for tomorrow’s game in Minnesota. – 4:30 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Chicken Braised with Herbs and Tomatoes
Red Beans and Rice, Corn Succotash
Baked Penne , Herbs, Citrus, Tomato, Ricotta, Mascarpone
Little Gem Wedge Salad, Blu Cheese Dressing
@BellecourBakery Dessert – 4:24 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Checkin’ in from Minnesota
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/lnlWPVLL20 – 4:24 PM