Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the first half Monday night, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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 two shy of the NBA record.
[Live updates on Timberwolves vs. Hornets]
The NBA record for points in a first half is shared by David Thompson and George Gervin with 53.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more