Minnesota Timberwolves (2-3, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads to Charlotte for a non-conference matchup. Charlotte finished 19-63 overall last season while going 12-29 at home. The Hornets averaged 24.3 assists per game on 38.3 made field goals last season.