Hornets Triumph Over Minnesota Fuels NBA Postseason Home Game Hopes

The Charlotte Hornets rallied for a 122-108 victory at Target Center on Sunday night. The road win came against Minnesota without Timberwolves stars Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.

Second-half response

Coach Charles Lee entered the game wary of familiar problems. The Hornets struggled in the first half. They tightened up after halftime and took control.

Miles Bridges credited a jump in physicality for the turnaround. He said the defensive posture sparked their offense. Bridges added that the performance reflected the team’s developing identity.

Standings and playoff implications

Charlotte improved to 43-36 and stayed in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The team closed the gap on seventh-place Toronto to a half-game with three regular-season contests remaining.

The Hornets sit one game ahead of Orlando. They also hold a 1.5-game cushion over 10th-place Miami. The victory helps their push for a postseason home game.

Road form and milestones

Charlotte has won 14 of its last 16 road games. The club’s 22 road victories are the most since 2001-02.

Eight of those road wins were by 25 points or more. That stretch ties an NBA record.

Team dynamics and bench impact

Lee praised LaMelo Ball’s passing and his teammates’ willingness to run the floor. He highlighted Kon’s movement and players attacking the corners to create passing windows.

The coach also noted the bench’s role. Sion James, Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner boosted defensive communication and physicality. Coby White and others provided steady offensive connection.

The Hornets’ triumph over Minnesota fuels NBA postseason hopes as the regular season winds down. The team will visit Boston on Tuesday with momentum on its side.

Filmogaz.com | Published April 5, 2026