Fearless predictions: Timberwolves have too many answers

Five fearless predictions for Friday’s Charlotte Hornets game against the Minnesota Timberwolves:

1. These aren’t kids anymore

Last season the Timberwolves were talented, but they were fragile with leads for their inexperience. Adding veterans Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague makes a big difference.

2. KAT is all that

Karl-Anthony Towns is a center who makes 37 percent of his 3-point attempts. Marvin Williams figures to have primary defensive responsibility for him.

3. Kemba, the incredible

Remember when Kemba Walker’s weakness was his shooting range? He’s 11-of-18 from 3-point range in his last two games.

4. Double trouble

Andrew Wiggins and Butler form one of the best wing-player combinations in the NBA. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist gets one, Nic Batum will have a challenge defensively with the other.

5. Timberwolves 110, Hornets 100

The Hornets are still finding themselves defensively and Minnesota has too many scorers.

This story was originally published November 19, 2017 at 2:11 PM with the headline "Fearless predictions: Timberwolves have too many answers."