Overview

• Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored a franchise-record 62 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Timberwolves lost the game 128-125.
• Despite Towns' impressive performance, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch criticized the team for 'disrespecting the game' and playing 'immature basketball'.
• The Timberwolves, who are currently the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, were outscored 36-18 by the Hornets in the fourth quarter.
• Finch suggested that the team's focus on helping Towns achieve a high score led to their loss, as they neglected other aspects of the game.
• Teammate Anthony Edwards admitted that the team was more focused on seeing Towns score 100 points than on winning the game.