Charlotte Hornets: 3 Keys to the game vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 12: D’Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action while Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on February 12, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 115-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The Charlotte Hornets’ defense continues to allow opponents to hit three-pointers at an alarming rate.

The Charlotte Hornets allowed the Memphis Grizzlies to connect on 23 three-pointers during their loss on Wednesday night. In doing so, the Grizzlies set a franchise record for three-point made field goals in a single game.

This is a reoccurring theme for the Hornets this season. Again, their three-point defense has allowed a team to tie or set three-point records in a game.

The Hornets are an average defensive team at best. This combined with limited offensive weapons doesn’t give them much room to give up such a volume of three-point field goals from any opponent. Malik Beasley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, D’Angelo Russell, and other Timberwolves players have to be licking their chops to let it fly from outside against the Hornets.

The Hornets must be better on Friday night. Getting off to a good start in the first half would help. The Hornets allowed the Grizzlies to shoot 62% from the field in the first half on Wednesday.