Venue: Target Center, 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Injury Report
Charlotte Hornets
PJ Hall – Out (ankle), expected return April 7
Moussa Diabate – GTD (ankle), expected return April 5
Grant Williams – Day‑to‑day (knee)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards – GTD (knee), expected return April 5
Jaden McDaniels – Out (knee), expected return April 7
Team Records & Standings
Charlotte Hornets (42–36)
8th in Eastern Conference
21–17 on the road
Minnesota Timberwolves (46–31)
6th in Western Conference
25–14 at home
Recent Team Form
Hornets – Last 5 Games
W 129–108 vs IND
W 127–107 vs PHX
W 117–86 @ BKN
L 114–99 vs BOS
L 118–114 vs PHI
Timberwolves – Last 5 Games
L 115–103 @ PHI
L 113–108 @ DET
W 124–94 @ DAL
L 109–87 vs DET
W 110–108 (OT) vs HOU
Team Statistical Profile
Charlotte Hornets
116.4 PPG, 111.3 allowed
46% FG, 37.9% 3PT, 81.8% FT
46.2 RPG, 26.4 APG, 14.4 turnovers
Minnesota Timberwolves
117.6 PPG, 114.1 allowed
48% FG, 44.6 RPG, 26.1 APG
14.1 turnovers, 14.2 opponent turnovers forced
Series History
Recent matchups:
Nov 1, 2025: Timberwolves 122, Hornets 105
Mar 5, 2025: Timberwolves 125, Hornets 110
Nov 4, 2024: Timberwolves 114, Hornets 93
Jan 22, 2024: Hornets 128, Timberwolves 125
Dec 2, 2023: Timberwolves 123, Hornets 117
Minnesota has won 4 of the last 5.
Key Player Matchups
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball: 19.5 PPG, 7.1 AST, 4.8 REB; team’s primary creator
Kon Knueppel: 18.8 PPG, 5.4 REB, 3.4 AST; 3.4 made threes per game (elite spacing)
Moussa Diabate: 8.8 REB per game; interior presence (GTD)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 28.9 PPG, 5.0 REB, 3.7 AST; GTD but massive impact if active
Rudy Gobert: 11.5 REB, 1.6 BLK; defensive anchor
Donte DiVincenzo: 3.0 made threes per game; key perimeter threat
Matchup Analysis
Why Charlotte Can Win
Entering on a 3‑game win streak with strong offensive rhythm.
Superior rebounding (46.2 RPG vs MIN’s 44.6).
If Diabate plays, Hornets match up better inside.
Why Minnesota Can Win
Edwards’ availability is the biggest swing factor.
More efficient shooting team (48% FG).
Home‑court advantage (25–14 at Target Center).
X‑Factors
Anthony Edwards’ knee status — if he plays, Minnesota’s offense jumps dramatically.
Hornets’ perimeter shooting (Knueppel + Ball) vs. Minnesota’s top‑5 opponent FG% defense.
Turnovers — both teams around 14 per game; whoever wins this battle likely controls pace.
Game Odds
Charlotte Hornets – 1.5
Minnesota Timberwolves 229.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
