6 p.m. at Charlotte • FSN, 830-AM
Hornets await, after ending a six-game losing streak Preview: The Wolves have won two straight games vs. Charlotte, including a one-sided victory over the Hornets on Nov. 5 at Target Center, when a 40-23 second quarter propelled the Wolves to their fifth straight victory. That was the second loss in a six-game losing streak that the Hornets finally ended Saturday with a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Players to watch: The Wolves had six players score between 13 and 20 points in the Nov. 5 victory over Charlotte. That included five starters, who shot a combined 28-for-53. F Andrew Wiggins had 20 points that night, G Jeff Teague had 18. Charlotte G Kemba Walker — who is averaging 23.5 points per game — scored just nine points in that game. C Dwight Howard is averaging 13.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Numbers: The Wolves are 2-2 vs. Eastern Conference teams. Minnesota has won just five times in 26 tries in Charlotte. Injuries: Wolves C Justin Patton (foot) is out. Charlotte G Julyan Stone (hamstring) is out.