Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Nathan Mensah during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns jogs down the court after making a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Nathan Mensah during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
MINNEAPOLIS – Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the first half Monday night, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Towns was 14 for 17 from the field and 8 of 9 from 3-point range as the Wolves took a 69-64 lead over the Charlotte Hornets. The eight 3-pointers in a half were two shy of the NBA record.
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The NBA record for points in a first half is shared by David Thompson and George Gervin with 53.
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