nba Game Recap
Timberwolves vs Hawks Final: 125-124 - Recap
The Hawks were burned for 26 points by Naz Reid on Wednesday as the Timberwolves picked up a 125-124 win at Target Center.
Minnesota won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 241.0.
Jaden McDaniels had 25 points for Minnesota and Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 22 points. Kyle Anderson had 7 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Atlanta got 29 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 16 points from John Collins. Trae Young contributed 8 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 8 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 67-62 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 42-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Indiana.