Shorthanded Wolves fall to Charlotte 122-108

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges lead Hornets to victory over depleted Minnesota squad

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:08am

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108 on Sunday, led by strong performances from LaMelo Ball, who scored 35 points, and Miles Bridges, who added 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Timberwolves were missing key players Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards due to injuries, and struggled to keep up with the surging Hornets, who are making a late push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Timberwolves, who are trying to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Hornets, on the other hand, are making a late-season surge and are now just a half-game out of the sixth seed in the East, which would allow them to avoid the play-in tournament.

The details

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 35 points, including 7 made 3-pointers, while Miles Bridges added 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Coby White also contributed 17 points for the Hornets, who shot 48.9% from the field. For the Timberwolves, Julius Randle scored 26 points, and Bones Hyland provided a boost off the bench with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

LaMelo Ball

A star guard for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 35 points in the game.

Miles Bridges

A forward for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 25 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists.

Julius Randle

A forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led his team with 26 points.

Bones Hyland

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who provided a boost off the bench with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Jaden McDaniels

A key defender and third-leading scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was sidelined due to a left knee injury.

Anthony Edwards

A star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who missed his eighth game in the last 10 due to lingering pain in his right knee.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' loss to the Hornets is a setback in their quest to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference, as they continue to deal with key injuries to players like Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards. Meanwhile, the surging Hornets are making a late push for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.