The Charlotte Hornets (34 - 28) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (23 - 44) 108 - 103 on Monday. The back - and - forth affair saw the two clubs alternate winning periods, with the Hornets besting the visitors in the first and third quarters, and Minnesota enjoying the advantage in the second and fourth. The Timberwolves also saw all five starters tally double - digit point totals, while outscoring the Hornets 54 - 36 in the paint and outrunning them on fast breaks by a margin of 24 - 7. However, Kemba Walker continued his excellent recent stretch of play, scoring 21 of his 34 points in a pivotal third period that allowed the home team to gain some distance after they'd trailed 49 - 47 at halftime. The lead they built was enough to sustain them in the fourth quarter, and send the Hornets home as winners of their fourth straight game. Minnesota was led by standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, who managed a 28 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, two blocks and a steal. Andrew Wiggins was right behind him with 25 points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. The second - year pro now has 51 points over his last two contests. Zach LaVine continued to play well in his starting opportunities, amassing 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Gorgui Dieng had a near double - double with 12 points, nine boards, an assist, four steals and a pair of blocks. Ricky Rubio pitched in with 10 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They're home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Walker added seven rebounds and six assists to his team - high scoring total. Marvin Williams checked in as a distant second with 15 points, seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and three blocks. Nicolas Batum finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks as the only other starter with double - digit scoring. Al Jefferson paced the reserves with 20 points, six rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes, his highest allotment of playing time since returning from injury nine games ago. The Hornets remain in third place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and are currently in possession of the sixth seed in the conference. They're home again on Wednesday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans.
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