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Charlotte @ Minnesota

Current Records: Charlotte 17-36; Minnesota 16-36

What to Know

This Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.96 points per game. They will square off against the Charlotte Hornets at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at Target Center. Charlotte will need to watch out since Minnesota has now posted big point totals in their last three contests.

Although neither team could take care of the ball -- they combined for 41 turnovers -- the Toronto Raptors prevailed over the Timberwolves 137-126 on Monday. Center Karl-Anthony Towns put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 23 points and ten boards in addition to seven dimes. That's five consecutive double-doubles for Towns.

Meanwhile, Charlotte strolled past the Detroit Pistons with points to spare on Monday, taking the contest 87-76. Small forward Miles Bridges (18 points) and shooting guard Malik Monk (17 points) were the top scorers for Charlotte.

The Timberwolves are now 16-36 while Charlotte sits at 17-36. Charlotte is 7-9 after wins this season, and Minnesota is 10-25 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: Fox Sports Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $28.00

Odds

The Timberwolves are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.

Vegas was right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: 226

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Series History

Charlotte have won five out of their last nine games against Minnesota.

  • Oct 25, 2019 - Minnesota 121 vs. Charlotte 99
  • Mar 21, 2019 - Charlotte 113 vs. Minnesota 106
  • Dec 05, 2018 - Minnesota 121 vs. Charlotte 104
  • Nov 20, 2017 - Charlotte 118 vs. Minnesota 102
  • Nov 05, 2017 - Minnesota 112 vs. Charlotte 94
  • Dec 03, 2016 - Minnesota 125 vs. Charlotte 120
  • Nov 15, 2016 - Charlotte 115 vs. Minnesota 108
  • Mar 07, 2016 - Charlotte 108 vs. Minnesota 103
  • Nov 10, 2015 - Charlotte 104 vs. Minnesota 95