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Hornets vs Timberwolves final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108 on April 5, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 29 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 122 |
| Timberwolves | 21 | 39 | 19 | 29 | 108 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 35 PTS LaMelo Ball
- 9 REB Moussa Diabate
- 8 AST LaMelo Ball
Timberwolves
- 26 PTS Julius Randle
- 10 REB Rudy Gobert
- 6 AST Bones Hyland
Hornets vs Timberwolves Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges F | 33 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10-12 | 4-4 | 1-1 | +16 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 24 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +9 |
| Brandon Miller F | 33 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-15 | 1-9 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 31 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-14 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +6 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 31 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13-22 | 7-14 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sion James G | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Josh Green G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Coby White G | 19 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-11 | 3-5 | 4-5 | -5 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Grant Williams F | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +12 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley G | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 3-5 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 29 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-9 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -13 |
| Julius Randle FC | 32 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9-16 | 1-5 | 7-9 | -17 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 27 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-9 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 34 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-2 | 4-4 | -23 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bones Hyland G | 28 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5-11 | 5-11 | 3-4 | -1 |
| Kyle Anderson F | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Naz Reid CF | 24 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-14 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Zyon Pullin G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Joan Beringer C | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Julian Phillips F | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
Hornets vs Timberwolves Recap
The Hornets beat the Timberwolves 122-108 by outscoring them 34-19 in the third quarter. Charlotte moved to 43-36, while Minnesota fell to 46-32.
The Timberwolves had the better of the second quarter, winning it 39-26 to lead 60-55 at halftime. Charlotte turned that around after the break, taking the third and then the fourth 33-29. The Hornets also had 31 assists to Minnesota's 24 and committed 15 turnovers to 17.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 35 points and 8 assists, while Julius Randle scored 26 for the Timberwolves. Charlotte shot 45 of 92 from the field. Minnesota made 38 of 83. The Hornets added 46 rebounds to Minnesota's 39, with Moussa Diabate grabbing 9 and Rudy Gobert 10 for the Timberwolves.
The number to know: 19 of 45 from three-point range. Charlotte's 19 threes, against 14 for Minnesota, carried the second-half scoring.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 45-92 | Field Goals | 38-83 |
| 48.9% | FG % | 45.8% |
| 19-45 | 3-Pointers | 14-38 |
| 42.2% | 3P % | 36.8% |
| 13-15 | Free Throws | 18-23 |
| 86.7% | FT % | 78.3% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 31 | Assists | 24 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 59.2% | 13.2% | 38.1% | 0.141 |
 Timberwolves | 54.2% | 15.4% | 30.2% | 0.217 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 5, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W vs Pacers 129-108 Apr 3, 2026
- W vs Suns 127-107 Apr 2, 2026
- W @ Nets 117-86 Mar 31, 2026
- L vs Celtics 99-114 Mar 29, 2026
- L vs 76ers 114-118 Mar 28, 2026
Timberwolves last 5
- L @ 76ers 103-115 Apr 3, 2026
- L @ Pistons 108-113 Apr 2, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 124-94 Mar 30, 2026
- L vs Pistons 87-109 Mar 28, 2026
- W vs Rockets 110-108 Mar 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 1, 2025 Timberwolves @ Hornets 122-105
More NBA Games on Apr 5, 2026
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-1101
Boston Celtics1-1115Top: Brown 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1115
Brooklyn Nets0-3121Top: Riley 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1120
Chicago Bulls1-2110Top: Booker 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0115
Milwaukee Bucks0-3131Top: Rupert 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1108
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1117Top: Mitchell 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
New Orleans Pelicans0-3108Top: Bey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2111
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0146Top: Sensabaugh 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128
Dallas Mavericks1-2134Top: Flagg 45 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2138
Sacramento Kings0-3109Top: Leonard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0117
Golden State Warriors0-3116Top: Durant 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Timberwolves host the Warriors Oct 28.
Hornets vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Timberwolves on Apr 5, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108 on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 35 points.
What are the Hornets and Timberwolves records?
After this game the Hornets were 43-36 and the Timberwolves were 46-32 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Timberwolves?
LaMelo Ball scored 35 for the Hornets. Julius Randle scored 26 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Hornets vs Timberwolves season series?
The Timberwolves lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Timberwolves game?
The Timberwolves beat the Hornets 122-105 on Nov 1, 2025 on the road.
Where was Hornets vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Timberwolves?
Hornets-Timberwolves: Q1 29-21, Q2 26-39, Q3 34-19, Q4 33-29.
What is next for the Hornets and Timberwolves?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Timberwolves host the Warriors on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.