And so having those mature conversations with him have been a joy.” Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket and shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half at Target Center. Jesse Johnson USA ...

The Charlotte Hornets could never find their rhythm against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards and company jumped out to a double digit lead in the second quarter and held LaMelo Ball's Hornets at a stiff arm's length from there. Here are a couple of initial takeaways from the Hornets third straight losing effort.

Naz Reid came off the bench to score 25 points and grab nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 114-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.