Minnesota Timberwolves (9-9, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Hornets play Minnesota.
The Hornets are 6-2 on their home court. Charlotte allows the most points in the Eastern Conference, giving up 112.4 points and is allowing opponents to shoot 45.5%.
The Timberwolves have gone 3-3 away from home. Minnesota ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 45.8 rebounds per game led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 9.