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Karl-Anthony Towns' Epic 62-Point Game: A Look at the Historic Night

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Find out how Karl-Anthony Towns made NBA history with his remarkable 62-point performance and how the Hornets spoiled his record-setting night.

Karl-Anthony Towns had a night to remember when he scored a staggering 62 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves' star player set a franchise record with this monumental achievement, with 44 points coming in an exceptional first half performance. Despite his outstanding efforts, the Hornets managed to clinch a narrow victory, overshadowing Towns' historic night.

The game between the Timberwolves and the Hornets on Monday marked a rare occasion in NBA history. It was the first time since 1978 that the league witnessed multiple 60-point games in a single day, with Towns and Joel Embiid both achieving this remarkable feat. Towns' incredible 62-point game highlighted his scoring prowess and solidified his position as one of the top players in the league.

While Towns' performance was extraordinary, the loss against the Hornets added a bittersweet touch to the record-setting night. Despite his impressive display on the court, the Timberwolves couldn't secure the win, emphasizing the importance of team effort in basketball. The game showcased Towns' exceptional skills and resilience despite the challenging outcome.

In the aftermath of Towns' historic game, the basketball world was abuzz with discussions about his phenomenal performance and the Hornets' unexpected victory. Towns' 62-point game will go down in NBA history as a memorable moment, highlighting his talent and dedication to the sport. As fans reflect on this game, the focus remains on Towns' incredible achievement and the impact it had on the Timberwolves' season.

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Numbers behind Joel Embiid's and Karl-Anthony Towns' historic ... (ESPN Australia)

Joel Embiid had 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns had 62, marking Monday as the first day with multiple 60-point games since April 9, 1978.

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Karl-Anthony Towns sets Timberwolves mark with 62 points in loss ... (NBA.com)

Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns cools off after a scorching 1st half but still finishes with the highest individual scoring output in team history.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set ... (CBS News)

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 ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores Timberwolves record 62 in loss - ESPN (ESPN)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a Timberwolves' record 62 points -- 44 of them coming in the first half -- before coming up short to the Hornets 128-125 on Monday ...

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Hornets Spoil Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-Point Outburst (Sports Illustrated)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Win of the year? It might just be. On Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating them in front of ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns drops career-high 62 points as Hornets spoil ... (Yahoo Sports)

Thanks to Joel Embiid, Monday night was the first time since 1978 that there were a pair of 60-point performances in the league on the same day.

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points, 44 in the first half to set ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points, 44 of them coming in the first half to set a pair of a franchise records for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Hornets withstand historic night from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Wolves (Reuters)

Miles Bridges scored 28 points, Brandon Miller finished with 27 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a record-setting performance by Karl-Anthony Towns to ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns joins stacked group of NBA players to lose after ... (CBSSports.com)

Towns is also just the fifth player this century to lose despite scoring 60.

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Karl-Anthony Towns nets 62 in loss dubbed 'immature basketball ... (ESPN)

Chris Finch lit into his team for playing "immature" after letting the Hornets storm back for the win amid Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-point performance.

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T-Wolves Collapse Despite Karl Anthony Towns's Team-Record 62 ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Minnesota Timberwolves star's historic night against the Charlotte Hornets didn't have a happy ending.

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Brandon Miller spoils Karl-Anthony Towns' 62 points in Hornets win ... (Tuscaloosa News)

Former Alabama star Brandon Miller scored 27 points in the Hornets' win vs. the Timberwolves, spoiling Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-point performance.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Needs To Take More Threes - Zone Coverage (Zone Coverage)

Chris Finch joined JJ Redick on The Old Man & the Three podcast in early September. During their hour-long segment, Finch touched on Karl-Anthony.

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Hornets withstand historic night from Karl-Anthony Towns, beat Wolves (Reuters)

Miles Bridges scored 28 points, Brandon Miller finished with 27 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a record-setting performance by Karl-Anthony Towns to ...

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