Charlotte Bobcats defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 108-95

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If these final disappearing games of a long, lousy Timberwolves season indeed are the laboratory that will shape next season's roster, then the first half's final seven minutes of a 108-95 loss at Charlotte on Wednesday were the night's science experiment.

The Wolves led by nine points with 7:21 left before halftime. From there, a Charlotte team aimed toward the playoffs for the first time scored the next 20 points until Ramon Sessions stopped the carn...