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Karl-Anthony Towns Dominates with Record-Breaking Performance Against the Hornets

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Find out how Karl-Anthony Towns's historic game led to a shocking loss for the Timberwolves despite his incredible 62-point effort!

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced a tough matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, resulting in the end of their four-game winning streak. Karl-Anthony Towns stole the show with a remarkable 44-point first half, setting a franchise record. Despite his outstanding performance, the Timberwolves couldn't secure a victory, falling to the Hornets with a late lead blow and a final score of 128-125.

Predictions favored the Timberwolves, with Desmond Johnson foreseeing a 120-103 win for Minnesota. However, the Hornets staged a comeback, stunning the Western Conference leaders. Towns's monumental effort of 62 points, including 44 in the first half, wasn't enough to overcome the Hornets' resilience.

On the coaching front, Timberwolves' coach Chris Finch didn't hold back, criticizing his team's defensive lapses and immature play. Despite Towns's record-breaking performance, Finch labeled their performance as 'disgusting,' highlighting the need for improvement and a better team effort.

In a surprising turn of events, the Charlotte Hornets managed to upset the Timberwolves, showcasing the competitive nature of the NBA and the unpredictability of the game. Towns's incredible display of skill and scoring prowess will be remembered as one of the standout moments in Timberwolves history, despite the disappointing loss.

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Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves mark with 44-point 1st half (NBA.com)

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Score Predictions for Hornets at Timberwolves (Sports Illustrated)

Desmond Johnson: Timberwolves 120, Hornets 103. I'm just not confident picking the Hornets to win unless they are playing Detroit or Washington.

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Timberwolves blow late lead, fall to Hornets despite 62 points from ... (Sports Illustrated)

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points but Timberwolves shocked in ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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

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Towns scores franchise-record 62 points, but Hornets rally for 128 ... (The Associated Press)

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

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Timberwolves coach destroyed team after Karl-Anthony Towns ... (New York Post)

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