The Hornets entered the game with a back-to-back looming, playing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday and the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Star guard LaMelo Ball was questionable headed in; however, the guard ended up being cleared and started for the Buzz.

The turning point came in the third quarter, when the Timberwolves outscored the Hornets 36–18. Minnesota continued to roll in the final frame, outscoring Charlotte by five to hand the Hornets a 17-point loss.

Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets may be without one of their star players in Saturday night's matchup.

Charlotte Hornets list LaMelo Ball as questionable on injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday after a tough 116-115 loss to the Lakers. Sitting at a 2-3 record, the Wolves are still trying to find their rhythm early in the season.

The Charlotte Hornets are set to go head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves in regular season NBA action, and one of the biggest questions is whether LaMelo Ball will be available for the contest.