Karl-Anthony Towns’ 44-point half sets T-Wolves record
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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Reporting by The Associated Press.
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