LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 32 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and the dagger 3-pointer down the stretch to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-113 on Friday night. Gordon Hayward added a season-high 27 points and 13 rebounds and P.J. Washington had in 20 points for the Hornets. They won their third straight overall and stopped a seven-game road skid. Bell bested Minnesota All-Star Anthony Edwards in a battle of two of the top three picks in the 2020 draft.