Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 5, 2026
Final · NBA · Tip-off 7:00 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Final Total: 230
over — the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves combined for 230, over the 226.5 total.
Game Recap
Charlotte's balanced attack overwhelmed Minnesota in a reversal of their November meeting, when the Timberwolves edged the Hornets 122–105 for a 227 combined total. This time, the visitors rode their season-long offensive strength—averaging 122.4 points per game over their last ten contests—to a 122–108 victory, with a combined 230 that pushed the total 3.5 points over the 226.5 market line.
LaMelo Ball orchestrated the Hornets' assault with 35 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Miles Bridges added 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The game's decisive stretch came in the third quarter, when Charlotte outscored Minnesota 34–19, seizing control after the teams had matched each other evenly through the first half at 115 combined points apiece. The second quarter had been the highest-scoring period overall with 65 combined points, but the Hornets pulled away down the stretch. Julius Randle paced Minnesota with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, supported by Bones Hyland's 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, though neither effort proved sufficient as the Timberwolves' recent form—110.4 points per game allowed over ten games—finally cracked against Charlotte's firepower. DAGGER's live call hit, despite the pregame under missing.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 122 | |
| 21 | 39 | 19 | 29 | 108 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | LaMelo Ball | G | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| #0 | Miles Bridges | F | 25 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| #3 | Coby White | G | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| #30 | Julius Randle | F-C | 26 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| #8 | Bones Hyland | G | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| #27 | Rudy Gobert | C | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Over/Under Line Movement
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 122.4 | 104.4 | |
| 110.4 | 107.0 | |
| Scored sum | 232.8 | vs 226.5(+6.3) |
| Allowed sum | 211.4 | vs 226.5(-15.1) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | 122 | 105 | 227 | — | |
| Averages | 122.0 | 105.0 | 227.0 | — | |