Charlotte Hornets @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Jan 29, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
2-1 · Away
9:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 29, 2027
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-0 · Home

Hornets vs Timberwolves tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 29, 2027 at Target Center, Minneapolis. Watch it on ESPN.

How to Watch Hornets vs Timberwolves: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, January 29, 20279:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Target CenterMinneapolis

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Anthony EdwardsTimberwolvesGDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Naz ReidHornetsC-FDay-To-DayIllnessOct 26, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Timberwolves

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Timberwolves Preview

The Hornets are 2-1 this season, while the Timberwolves are 3-0 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Hornets rank 1st in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Naz Reid (20.0 points per game) and Anthony Edwards (28.7 points per game).

Hornets vs Timberwolves Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 3 GPTimberwolves 2 GP
102.0#29
Points per game
123.0#6
113.7#14
Opponent points
99.5#3
40.8%#29
Field goal %
44.9%#19
29.6%#25
Three-point %
40.2%#5
88.5%#1
Free throw %
59.3%#30
45.7#11
Rebounds
56.0#1
23.0#27
Assists
26.5#10
6.3#27
Steals
9.5#12
5.3#13
Blocks
3.0#26
20.0#28
Turnovers
13.0#3

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Pacers2-11.0
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Timberwolves3-0–
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–

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This Hornets vs Timberwolves page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets host the Lakers Jan 31; Timberwolves host the Suns Jan 31.

Hornets vs Timberwolves FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Timberwolves start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, January 29, 2027 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Timberwolves on?

Hornets vs Timberwolves airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Hornets and Timberwolves records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 2-1 and the Timberwolves were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Timberwolves?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, day-to-day, knee); Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

How did Hornets vs Timberwolves go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Timberwolves game?

The Hornets beat the Timberwolves 122-108 on Apr 5, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Timberwolves being played?

At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Is Hornets vs Timberwolves on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Timberwolves markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Timberwolves fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.