The Friday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. The Timberwolves (10-8) are riding a five-game winning streak and rank eighth in the league in defensive efficiency. On Wednesday, Minnesota assisted on 31 of their 47 made field goals and shot a sizzling 61 percent overall during a 115-101 road victory against Indiana.

All five Minnesota starters scored in double figures and were led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 23 points. Rudy Gobert contributed 21 points (9-11 FG) and 16 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who dominated the Pacers on the glass by a 50-30 margin.

The Charlotte Hornets have dropped 11 of their previous 13 games and rank last in the league in offensive efficiency. On Wednesday, Charlotte took advantage of a Philadelphia squad missing Joel Embiid and James Harden to earn a 107-101 home victory. The Hornets (5-14) outscored the 76ers 72-54 in the paint and shot 48 percent from the field.

Charlotte G Terry Rozier matched a game-high with 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting and dished out six assists. Mason Plumlee added 11 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists for the Hornets.