The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 123-117, at Spectrum Center on Saturday.

The Timberwolves (15-4) completed a huge win over the Hornets (6-12), though things were quite close at times. Charlotte had the lead until the final minutes of the fourth quarter. However, Minnesota went on an impressive run to seal the win away from home. The Timberwolves enjoyed a solid start to the game and raced to a 30-23 lead in the first quarter. However, the Hornets showed signs of life in the second quarter and responded with a 36-32 score, trimming the deficit to just three points at the halftime break. The Hornets made it a one-point game following a 28-26 score in the third quarter, and they even held a four-point lead late in the fourth quarter. However, Minnesota responded with a 13-3 run to grab a lead they’d never relinquish. The Timberwolves closed the game out and ended up securing a huge win away from home. With the win, the Timberwolves moved to 6-3 on the road, while the Hornets fell to 3-7 at home.

Karl-Anthony Towns was the leading scorer for the Timberwolves and finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Rudy Gobert flourished defensively and posted 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Mike Conley recorded a 14-point, 10-assist double-double while also adding five rebounds. Naz Reid had a massive game off the bench and delivered 23 points, five rebounds and two assists. Kyle Anderson notched 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Terry Rozier had 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Hornets. Miles Bridges finished with 22 points and four assists. Brandon Miller posted 14 points and five rebounds. Gordon Hayward delivered 17 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Mark Williams had 11 points. P.J. Washington added 18 points off the bench.