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

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 12: Bismack Biyombo #8 of the Charlotte Hornets is fouled by James Johnson #16 of the Minnesota Timberwolves 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 are giving up too many offensive rebounds and second-chance points.

The Charlotte Hornets have been better of late in defensive rebounds but they are still second-to-last in the NBA in defensive rebound percentage. The Hornets are often undersized down low and that will be the case again against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid, Ed Reid, and Jarred Vanderbilt in the frontcourt.

What often gets the Hornets in trouble is giving up second-chance points. The Hornets gave up 13 offensive rebounds (19 overall) which resulted in 16 second-chance points in the first half. This combined with the high field goal percentage kept the Grizzlies in the game early and gave them the avenue to take a slim lead into halftime.

There is no help coming from the outside any time soon for the Hornets. The Hornets will need to defend and contest shots better and team-rebound in an effort to not give additional scoring opportunities to the Timberwolves.