Timberwolves Defeat Hornets 122-105 in NBA Clash
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center
Minnesota Timberwolves 122, Charlotte Hornets 105, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets?
Minnesota Timberwolves beat Charlotte Hornets 122-105 at Spectrum Center on November 1, 2025.
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a decisive victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 122-105 at the Spectrum Center on November 1, 2025. This win extends Minnesota's lead in the series to 2-0, having previously defeated Charlotte 125-110 on March 6, 2025, and 114-93 on November 5, 2024.
In this matchup, the Timberwolves improved their record to 4-3, while the Hornets fell to 2-5. The Timberwolves had been struggling recently, with a record of 2-3 in their last five games and an average of 114.2 points scored, compared to 119.0 points allowed. In contrast, the Hornets have been on a downward trend, losing their last two games and holding a 2-3 record in their last five, averaging 124.0 points scored and 124.4 points allowed.
The Hornets' performance at home has been particularly challenging, with a home record of 1-3 this season and an overall record of 2-8 in their last ten games. They have averaged 111.3 points scored and allowed 122.6 points during this stretch. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, have a balanced away record of 3-2, contributing to their overall 6-4 record in the last ten games.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets faced uncertainty with Brandon Miller and PJ Hall listed as day-to-day due to shoulder and ankle issues, respectively. The Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who was ruled out with an Achilles injury.
The betting market reflected Minnesota's status as the favorite, with odds provided by the sportsbook indicating a higher probability of a Timberwolves win. The conditions for the game were typical for an indoor NBA matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting play.
Key moments in the game included Julius Randle's contributions from the free-throw line and LaMelo Ball's three-pointer, which highlighted the Hornets' attempts to close the gap in the fourth quarter. Despite these efforts, the Timberwolves maintained control, with significant scoring plays from players like Mike Conley and Johnny Juzang, who helped secure the victory.
Viewers were treated to a competitive game, showcasing the Timberwolves' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while the Hornets struggled to find consistency on both ends of the court.
Injury report
- Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
- PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
- Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
Leaders
- PointsMiles Bridges30Charlotte Hornets
- AssistsLaMelo Ball8Charlotte Hornets
- ReboundsMoussa Diabate9Charlotte Hornets
- PointsJulius Randle30Minnesota Timberwolves
- AssistsJaden McDaniels6Minnesota Timberwolves
- ReboundsRudy Gobert15Minnesota Timberwolves
Recent form
Charlotte Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak L2111.3 scored · 122.6 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L107-123vs Orlando MagicOct 30
- L117-144at Miami HeatOct 28
- W139-113at Washington WizardsOct 26
- L121-125at Philadelphia 76ersOct 25
- W136-117vs Brooklyn NetsOct 22
- L86-93at Boston CelticsApr 13
- L94-130at Boston CelticsApr 11
- L96-126at Toronto RaptorsApr 9
- L100-124vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 8
- L117-131vs Chicago BullsApr 6
Minnesota Timberwolves
Last 10: 6-4Streak L2116.2 scored · 113.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- L115-116vs Los Angeles LakersOct 30
- L114-127vs Denver NuggetsOct 28
- W114-110vs Indiana PacersOct 26
- L110-128at Los Angeles LakersOct 25
- W118-114at Portland Trail BlazersOct 23
- W116-105vs Utah JazzApr 13
- W117-91vs Brooklyn NetsApr 12
- W141-125at Memphis GrizzliesApr 11
- L103-110at Milwaukee BucksApr 9
- W114-109at Philadelphia 76ersApr 5
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 47-87 | 34-86 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 17-36 | 13-45 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 29 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 24-27 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Assists | 31 | 23 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 56 | 36 |
| Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter83-72Naz Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-74LaMelo Ball makes 15-foot driving floating jump shot (Tidjane Salaun assists)
- 3rd Quarter86-74Naz Reid makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
- 4th Quarter88-74Julius Randle makes 1-foot layup (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter88-76Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter90-76Naz Reid makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter90-77Miles Bridges makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-78Miles Bridges makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-78Jaylen Clark makes dunk
- 4th Quarter92-80LaMelo Ball makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter94-80Jaden McDaniels makes layup (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter94-81Moussa Diabate makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-82Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-82Rudy Gobert makes dunk (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter97-82Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter99-82Naz Reid makes dunk (Jaden McDaniels assists)
- 4th Quarter99-83LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-84LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-87Miles Bridges makes 27-foot three pointer (Tre Mann assists)
- 4th Quarter101-87Jaylen Clark makes 1-foot dunk (Mike Conley assists)
- 4th Quarter101-90Sion James makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Mann assists)
- 4th Quarter101-92Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (Tre Mann assists)
- 4th Quarter104-92Donte DiVincenzo makes 25-foot three pointer (Rudy Gobert assists)
- 4th Quarter104-94Tre Mann makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter107-94Donte DiVincenzo makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
- 4th Quarter107-95Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-95Jaden McDaniels makes 23-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
- 4th Quarter110-96Tre Mann makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-97Tre Mann makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-98Ryan Kalkbrenner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-99Ryan Kalkbrenner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-99Mike Conley makes 25-foot three pointer (Rudy Gobert assists)
- 4th Quarter114-99Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-99Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-102LaMelo Ball makes 25-foot three point jumper (Miles Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter117-102Julius Randle makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
- 4th Quarter118-102Mike Conley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-102Mike Conley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-102Johnny Juzang makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
- 4th Quarter122-105Sion James makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tre Mann assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte Hornets, below favours Minnesota Timberwolves.
Venue
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte, NC
- Attendance19444
- OfficialsMarc Davis, Natalie Sago, Brent Haskill
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