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Karl-Anthony Towns: A Scoring Phenom Despite Loss

Basketball - Charlotte Hornets - Joel Embiid - Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves - NBA - Scoring Records

Discover how Karl-Anthony Towns lit up the court with a record-setting 62-point game, only to be defeated in an epic showdown.

Karl-Anthony Towns made headlines with a stellar performance, scoring an incredible 62 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the loss, Towns showcased his scoring prowess, setting a team record with his impressive display on the court. The game against the Charlotte Hornets saw Towns on fire, with a remarkable 44 points in the first half alone. His eight 3-pointers in a single half left fans and analysts in awe of his shooting skills.

The night wasn't all glory for Towns, as the Timberwolves fell short against the Hornets. Head coach Chris Finch didn't hold back in criticizing the team's defensive efforts, labeling their performance as 'disgusting' and 'immature.' Despite the setback, Towns joined a prestigious group of NBA players by scoring 60 points in a losing effort โ€“ a testament to his individual brilliance.

Monday's game was historic not only for Towns but also for the NBA as a whole. Alongside Joel Embiid's 70-point game, Towns' 62-point masterpiece marked a rare occurrence in league history, with multiple 60-point games on the same day for the first time since 1978. The clash between the Timberwolves and the Hornets will be remembered for Towns' exceptional scoring feat despite the final outcome.

In a surprising turn of events, the Hornets emerged victorious over the Timberwolves, with Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller leading the charge. Their resilience in the face of Towns' outstanding performance speaks volumes about their determination and skill. Despite the defeat, Towns' 62-point game will be etched in basketball annals as a display of individual brilliance in a high-scoring showdown.

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Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves mark with 62 points in loss ... (NBA.com)

Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns cools off after a scorching 1st half but still finishes with the highest individual scoring output in team history.

Karl-Anthony Towns scores Timberwolves record 62 in loss (ABC News)

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch lit into his team after the game, calling it an "absolute disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball." Finch ...

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Numbers behind Joel Embiid's and Karl-Anthony Towns' historic ... (ESPN)

Joel Embiid had 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns had 62, marking Monday as the first day with multiple 60-point games since April 9, 1978.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set ... (CBS News)

Towns was 14 for 17 from the field and 8 of 9 from 3-point range as the Wolves took a 69-64 lead over the Charlotte Hornets. The eight 3-pointers in a half were ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns joins stacked group of NBA players to lose after ... (CBSSports.com)

Towns is also just the fifth player this century to lose despite scoring 60.

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Karl-Anthony Towns drops career-high 62 points as Hornets spoil ... (Yahoo Sports)

Thanks to Joel Embiid, Monday night was the first time since 1978 that there were a pair of 60-point performances in the league on the same day.

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Hornets Spoil Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-Point Outburst (Sports Illustrated)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Win of the year? It might just be. On Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating them in front of ...

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Hornets withstand historic night from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Wolves (Reuters)

Miles Bridges scored 28 points, Brandon Miller finished with 27 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a record-setting performance by Karl-Anthony Towns to ...

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Hornets withstand historic night from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Wolves (Reuters)

Miles Bridges scored 28 points, Brandon Miller finished with 27 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a record-setting performance by Karl-Anthony Towns to ...

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