Avast, ye scallywags! The Timberwolves' skipper be scoldin' scurvy dogs, even though Karl-Anthony Towns plundered 62 points! Immature hoopin', says he!
2024-01-23
Avast ye scallywags! Cap'n Chris Finch be cursin' his crew's lackin' efforts, even though our matey Karl-Anthony Towns be droppin' a whoppin' 62 points! Blimey! The Timberwolves be needin' some serious swashbucklin' to claim victory, arrr!
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves had an impressive night, scoring a franchise-record 62 points. However, despite his efforts, the Timberwolves ended up losing to the Charlotte Hornets. Minnesota head coach Chris Finch was furious with his team's lack of defensive effort and called their performance "disgusting" and "immature." Towns struggled in the fourth quarter, shooting only 2 of 10 from the field as the Hornets outscored the Timberwolves by 18 points. Finch criticized his team for not making the right plays and being immature on the court. The Hornets had a strong game, with rookie Brandon Miller scoring 27 points and Miles Bridges adding 28 points. They shot a season-high 58.1% from the field. Despite the loss, the Timberwolves still hold the top spot in the Western Conference. Towns expressed frustration, stating that there are no moral victories and that they need to find a way to win and protect their home court. In another impressive performance, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers scored 70 points against the San Antonio Spurs, becoming just the ninth NBA player to achieve this feat. The Associated Press contributed to this report.