The Minnesota Timberwolves play host to the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center on Wednesday evening.

The Timberwolves (16-36) have dropped nine of their last 10 games and are coming off a loss in Toronto in their most recent contest. The Timberwolves had lost eight straight home games, before they managed a win in their most recent home contest. They look to build some momentum at home, where they have a 7-19 record. D'Angelo Russell made his debut with the Timberwolves in their last contest and finished with 22 points and five rebounds, in 32 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Timberwolves with 26.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. The Timberwolves are averaging 112.5 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 116.0 points against, which is fourth most in the league. They are giving up an average of 15.0 turnovers per game, which is tied for fourth most in the league, but they are averaging 8.6 steals per game, which is third most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (17-36) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, but they are coming off a win in Detroit in their most recent contest. This marks the second game of a three-game road trip for the Hornets, as they look to add to their 9-19 road record. Devonte' Graham leads the Hornets with 17.9 points, 7.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game. Terry Rozier is averaging 17.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Miles Bridges has been playing well lately, averaging 15.8 points and 6.1 rebounds, over the last 10 games. The Hornets average a league-low 102.7 points per game, while they are giving up an average of 110.2 points against. They are shooting 43.3 percent from the field, which is third worst in the league. They average 11.1 offensive rebounds per game, which is tied for fourth most in the league.