In a stunning NBA game, Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves set a new franchise record by scoring 62 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Towns' performance included a historic 44-point first half, the most points by a player in a first half in the play-by-play tracking era since the 1996-97 season. He also became the first player in NBA history to make at least 10 three-pointers, 10 two-pointers, and 10 free throws in a single game. Despite his record-breaking night and the Timberwolves being 14-point favorites, they lost the game at home. The Hornets overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit and won by 3 points, though the final score was not provided in the tweets.
KAT really put up a franchise record 62 pts only to lose to this guy😭 https://t.co/773DqBmAcZ
An NBA first: Karl-Anthony Towns had a triple-double of shot makes tonight. 11 2s 10 3s 10 FTs Dame had at least 9 of each three times, Harden twice. Nobody had 10 of each before tonight.
KAT left it all on the floor, including scoring 44 1H PTS and knocking down 10 triples on way to a new career high of 62. Towns becomes the first player in NBA history with 10+ 3PM, 10+ 2PM, and 10+ FTM in a game. https://t.co/o6EoQtnpSg
Karl-Anthony Towns becomes the 7th player in NBA history with multiple games of 60+ points, joining: Wilt Chamberlain (32x) Kobe Bryant (6x) Damian Lillard (5x) Michael Jordan (4x) James Harden (4x) Elgin Baylor (3x) Karl-Anthony Towns (2x) https://t.co/0Fp9EXNX54 https://t.co/yYpJPRVMdf
Karl-Anthony Towns becomes the 7th player in NBA history with multiple games of 60+ points, joining: Wilt Chamberlain (32x) Kobe Bryant (6x) Damian Lillard (5x) Michael Jordan (4x) James Harden (4x) Elgin Baylor (3x) Karl-Anthony Towns (2x https://t.co/yYpJPRVMdf
Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves records with 62-point game in win over Hornets https://t.co/gt1VsXsYCP https://t.co/BDECFZvSGp
KAT left it all on the floor, including scoring 44 1H PTS and knocking down 10 triples on way to a new career high of 62. Towns becomes the first player in NBA history with 10+ 3 3PM, 10+ 2PM, and 10+ FTM in a game. https://t.co/ZqLfJDgGK3
KAT went OFF against the Hornets tonight 🔥 Franchise high in points, points in a half and field goals made. https://t.co/AwBwkpSfEn
KAT had 58 points thru 3 quarters He scored 4 points in the 4th quarter as the Timberwolves blew a 15 point lead to the 9-31 Hornets https://t.co/q17MnIiDoG
Karl-Anthony Towns drops 62 points but the Timberwolves lose at home as 14-point favorites 😬 Hornets ML (+700) ✅ https://t.co/rqi3g3lww3
Despite the loss, KAT balled out: 62 PTS (career-high, franchise-record) 10 3PM 8 REB https://t.co/rQkTF0OEdv
KAT is the 5th player in the last 30 years to score 60+ points in a loss. #NBA | #RaisedByWolves https://t.co/BDsPqtwzqt
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points on 42 true shot attempts (74% true shooting on 56% usage). He was 10/15 from 3-point range, and 18 of his 21 total field goals were assisted. He also had 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 7 turnovers. https://t.co/HDkgH6xGrT
KAT scores 62 ... but the TWolves lose at home to Charlotte, so not all that impressive.
Unfortunately scoring 62 in a home loss to Charlotte is like if you fed KAT's career through AI and asked for a summary
Big game for KAT (62 points). Bad home loss for Wolves (struggling Charlotte).
KAT finishes with 62 in loss. Fouled hard at end with no call. Lame.
Unreal the Timberwolves blew that 18-point lead to the Hornets. KAT with 62 but needs to rest late. No one else can score. And at home too. After losing to the Thunder at home over the weekend. Rough stretch.
Karl-Anthony Towns by quarter: 1Q — 22 points | 8-10 FG 2Q — 22 points | 6-7 FG 3Q — 14 points | 5-8 FG 4Q — 4 points | 2-10 FG The Wolves lost by three. https://t.co/h74PThYWZi
Hornets beat Timberwolves in Minnesota.
The Charlotte Hornets ruined KAT's 62-point night by outscoring the Wolves 36-18 in the 4th quarter and winning by 3!! https://t.co/ElCEfRnOxn
Give up 62 points to Karl-Anthony Towns, erase a 18-point third-quarter deficit and hold on to win on the road? Only the #Hornets.
62 FOR KAT! A new Timberwolves record. 🐺🚨 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/40rjmY1SLc
Karl-Anthony Towns hit 10 threes tonight, the most ever by a center in the NBA, per @bball_ref. He surpassed the record from, you guessed it, Aron Baynes. https://t.co/AsQjpdDW0P
Hornets up 120-119 on Timberwolves with 3:53 left in game. Karl-Anthony Towns 62 points.
Career high 62 points for Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns of the @Timberwolves is the first player in NBA history to make at least 10 three-pointers, 10 two-pointers and 10 free throws in a single game.
Timberwolves only up 5 on the Hornets, mid 4th quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns 60 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns now with 60 points
KAT has 10 threes so far tonight, the most ever by a center! #NBA | #RaisedByWolves https://t.co/kE2mqfFwaH
Karl-Anthony Towns is 10 of 12 from 3. https://t.co/NSPaGMeqdR
KAT got 58 at the end of the 3rd! 10-12 from 3 so far. These boys tonight going CRAZY!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
karl-anthony towns got to 50 points in style https://t.co/ddHVyEd6j9
A HISTORIC 44-POINT HALF FROM KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS 🤯 🔥 44 PTS 🔥 14-17 FGM 🔥 8-9 3PM The 4th most points scored in a half in the play-by-play era (1997-98). Hornets-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/MUIzaNNsLN https://t.co/bebBEw09Uz
Karl-Anthony Towns has 44 points... and it's halftime.
4⃣4⃣ in the first half for Karl-Anthony Towns! 🤯 The MOST in any first half in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97). #NBA | #RaisedByWolves https://t.co/kHBkyrBoeC
Karl-Anthony Towns goes to halftime with 44 points on 14-17 FG, 8-9 3s, 8-12 FTs. Wolves only up 69-64 after one of their worst defensive halves of the season. So he's gonna have to keep shooting.
4⃣3⃣ in the first half for Karl-Anthony Towns! 🤯 The most in any first half in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97). #NBA | #RaisedByWolves https://t.co/6TtLx6DFe3
Karl Towns has 43 points at Halftime
Karl-Anthony Towns' 43 first-half points are the most points by a player in a first half in the play-by-play tracking era (since 1996-97).
Karl-Anthony Towns deep 3 to go 8/8, holy shit https://t.co/hTjI0jUVs6
KARL ANTHONY-TOWNS FIRST HALF 40 PIECE! https://t.co/WDKV5XsmZF
KAT is 6-6 from deep in 14 minutes. He's up to 28 points and we're not halfway through the 2nd quarter
Karl-Anthony Towns was on FIRE in the first quarter vs. the Hornets 🔥 ▪️22 PTS ▪️8-10 FG ▪️4-4 3PT https://t.co/BLGYz6yLHf
KAT had 22 points in the first quarter tonight—the most he's scored in the opening frame since 2019. #NBA | #RaisedByWolves https://t.co/7A6NzHF2Ua