Timberwolves excel with LaMelo Ball as Hornets struggle in East
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 on November 13, improving to 9-3, with LaMelo Ball contributing significantly to their efforts. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets fell to 101-96 against the Phoenix Suns, dropping to 4-8. The Timberwolves have demonstrated strong performance even without Anthony Edwards, while the Hornets face challenges with injuries among key players. Charlotte's struggles at both ends of the court highlight the impact of losing Ball, who has bolstered Minnesota's offense since the trade.
- •Timberwolves improve to 9-3, sitting third in the Western Conference.
- •LaMelo Ball had 22 points and nine assists in the win over Dallas.
- •Hornets drop to 4-8, tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference.
- •Charlotte has lost seven of its last eight games.
- •Injuries to key players hinder the Hornets' offensive production.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball sure looks like the difference: Timberwolves and Hornets trending in opposite directions after trade
"Minnesota is making moves in the West with LaMelo Ball, while Charlotte is stumbling in the East without him.
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