Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 3, 2026. AP The Timberwolves welcome the Hornets as both teams tune up for the NBA Playoffs.
Minnesota, rebounding from a 115-103 loss to the 76ers, is a slight underdog against the Hornets, who are hot off a 129-108 throttling of the Pacers.
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The Hornets’ surge to 8-2 in their last 10 has produced 122.4 points per game. It has been driven by elite perimeter volume, hitting a league-best 16.4 threes per game behind LaMelo Ball.
That creates a direct stylistic clash with a Minnesota team that leans on transition scoring (16.2 fast break points) rather than half-court shooting efficiency.
If Julius Randle and Minnesota can’t control the pace at home, this game tilts toward whether they can keep up with a Hornets offense that is scoring from everywhere.
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Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk.
