Timberwolves vs Hawks
Mon, Feb 9
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(32 - 22)
138
-
116
Hawks
Hawks
(26 - 28)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 41 | 40 | 25 | 32 | 138 |
| Hawks | 34 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
30
6
6
CJ McCollum
ATL | #3 | G
38
1
2
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are favored to snap their two-game skid at home by exploiting a significant rebounding advantage against a Hawks team missing key rotation pieces.
Key Analysis
- • Minnesota holds a clear rebounding edge (ranked 12th) over Atlanta's 25th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • The Hawks are without new trade acquisition Jonathan Kuminga (knee) while starter Dyson Daniels is questionable with an ankle injury.
- • Anthony Edwards (29.6 PPG) faces an Atlanta defense that ranks 24th in the league, allowing 118.4 points per game.
- • Minnesota's defense (12th in points allowed) is significantly sturdier than Atlanta's porous defensive unit.
- • The Timberwolves are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, which could impact their energy levels late in the game.
- • Atlanta must push the pace and utilize their 8th-ranked 3-point shooting to overcome Minnesota's interior size.
