Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points (9-of-23 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 4 3-pointers, and 3 turnovers in 35.5 minutes of a 115-108 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
Russell recorded his first double-double for the Timberwolves in just his second game with the team. He had just as many for the Golden State Warriors over 33 games. Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns, who sat out Wednesday with a left wrist issue, should continue to soak up most of the offensive usage once the Timberwolves return from the All-Star break. Their next game is on February 21 at home versus the Boston Celtics.
D-Lo scored 55.7 FanDuel points on Wednesday, his second-highest total of the season. numberFire's models project him for 21.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.1 triples per game over the rest of the season.