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Wolves' Playoff Hopes Dim After Hornets' Surge
6 Apr
Summary
- Timberwolves lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 122-108.
- LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges led the Hornets' comeback victory.
- The loss puts Minnesota's playoff seeding in jeopardy.
The Minnesota Timberwolves experienced a significant setback on Sunday, April 5, falling to the Charlotte Hornets 122-108 at Target Center. The team, playing without Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, struggled to maintain their composure.
Bones Hyland contributed 15 points in the first half, helping the Timberwolves to a 60-55 lead at halftime. However, the Hornets, ignited by an exceptional performance from LaMelo Ball (35 points, eight assists) and Miles Bridges (25 points, eight rebounds), rallied in the third quarter.
This defeat marks the Timberwolves' third straight loss and their ninth in the last 17 games. With a current record of 46-32, Minnesota can no longer achieve a top-four seed in the Western Conference. They now face the prospect of starting the NBA playoffs on the road.
The Hornets, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have won four in a row, continue their ascent in the Eastern Conference standings. Their victory further tightens the race for playoff positioning for the Timberwolves, who now lead the Phoenix Suns by only three games for the sixth spot.
