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Karl-Anthony Towns Drops 62 Points in Epic Game, but Hornets Steal the Show

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Karl-Anthony Towns lit up the court with a record-breaking 62-point game, only to be outdone by the Charlotte Hornets. Find out more about this thrilling match here!

Karl-Anthony Towns made headlines in a historic game where he scored a remarkable 62 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite his incredible performance, the Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious, shocking fans with their unexpected win. Towns showcased his talent early on, scoring 44 points in the first half, setting a team record and captivating NBA fans with his skill and precision.

The game was a nail-biter as the Hornets managed to withstand Towns' record-setting night, with players like Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller stepping up to secure the win. Towns' exceptional performance was not without recognition as he joined a select group of NBA players who have scored 60 points but ended up on the losing side.

After the game, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expressed his disappointment in the team's defensive performance and highlighted the need for improvement. Despite the loss, Towns' stellar display will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the NBA season, proving his prowess on the court.

In a unique twist, the game also marked a rare occurrence in NBA history, with both Towns and Joel Embiid delivering 60-point performances on the same day, a feat not seen since 1978. The competitive spirit and skill displayed by these two stars continue to amaze and inspire basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

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Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves mark with 62 points in loss ... (NBA.com)

Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns cools off after a scorching 1st half but still finishes with the highest individual scoring output in team history.

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Hornets Spoil Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-Point Outburst (Sports Illustrated)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Win of the year? It might just be. On Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating them in front of ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns drops career-high 62 points as Hornets spoil ... (Yahoo Sports)

Thanks to Joel Embiid, Monday night was the first time since 1978 that there were a pair of 60-point performances in the league on the same day.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores Timberwolves record 62 in loss - ESPN (ESPN)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a Timberwolves' record 62 points -- 44 of them coming in the first half -- before coming up short to the Hornets 128-125 on Monday ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set ... (CBS News)

Towns was 14 for 17 from the field and 8 of 9 from 3-point range as the Wolves took a 69-64 lead over the Charlotte Hornets. The eight 3-pointers in a half were ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points but Timberwolves shocked in ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

The Target Center may have a serious problem with its smoke detectors. Eighteen thousand and twenty-four fans sat in the downtown Minneapolis arena for ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns Amazes NBA Fans with 44-Point Half for ... (Bleacher Report)

If you thought Joel Embiid was going to be the only NBA big man to make history Monday night, think again. As the Philadelphia 76ers star was busy scoring ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns joins stacked group of NBA players to lose after ... (CBSSports.com)

Towns is also just the fifth player this century to lose despite scoring 60.

Karl-Anthony Towns scores Timberwolves record 62 in loss (ABC News)

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch lit into his team after the game, calling it an "absolute disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball." Finch ...

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Hornets withstand historic night from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Wolves (Reuters)

Miles Bridges scored 28 points, Brandon Miller finished with 27 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a record-setting performance by Karl-Anthony Towns to ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns Drops Wolves Record 62, Thrills LeBron James ... (Bleacher Report)

If you thought Joel Embiid was going to be the only NBA big man to make history Monday night, think again. As the Philadelphia 76ers star was busy scoring ...

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