Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves (11-01-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is going to witness another exciting matchup between the Summer League champion, the Charlotte Hornets , and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. As fans can’t keep calm to see their favorite teams play, the pressure is real on the players of the respective teams. As the NBA season continues, it has brought with it the appearances of some of the prominent players of the league.

As players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic are kept out of the upcoming games, other players are making the most of their potential this season, including Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, former 2K25 Summer League MVP, and Timberwolves’ Naz Reid. From the expected lineup to the injury report, here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s clash between the Hornets and the Timberwolves.

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves - When and where to watch the game?The Charlotte Hornets will be clashing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exciting NBA match, which will tip off at 6:00 pm ET. The Hornets will be hosting the Timberwolves at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The game will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock.

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Expected starting lineups Charlotte Hornets

• Myles Bridges (PF)
• Kon Knueppel (PF/SF)
• Sion James (SG)
• Ryan Kalkbrenner (C)
• Collin Sexton (PG)

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Naz Reid (PF/C)
• Donte DiVincenzo (PG)
• Jaden McDaniels (SF)
• Julius Randle (PF)
• Rudy Gobert (C)

CHARLOTTE HORNETS vs MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

🏠 CHA 123.3 | 🧳 MIN 107.1
Top Players:

LaMelo Ball: 25.7 PTS, 9.0 REB, 9.7 AST

Julius Randle: 28.3 PTS, 6.4 REB

Miles Bridges: 18.0 PTS, 6.6 REB

AI Notes: Hornets thrive in transition — LaMelo triple-double watch 👀
AI Lean: CHA… pic.twitter.com/nPkwasDR6b

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Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Injury Report Charlotte Hornets

• Grant Williams: Out (Knee)
• Josh Green: Out (Shoulder)
• Brandon Miller: Out (Shoulder)
• LaMelo Ball: Questionable (Ankle)

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Anthony Edwards: Out (Hamstring)
• Jaylen Clark: Questionable (Left calf strain)

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Game PredictionThe Charlotte Hornets have played consistently with their players, Kon Knueppel and Myles Bridges. They have won two out of the five matches against the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets. One of the key problems for them is that their star player, Brandon Miller, has been kept out due to an injury since the beginning. However, there are players such as Ryan Kalkbrenner and Collin Sexton to fill the void.

The Timberwolves have, however, won 114-110 and 118-114 so far over the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers. However, their key players, such as Edwards, have been kept out, and Jaylen Clark’s appearance is still questionable.

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