January 1st - The Hawks defeated the Timberwolves 126-102 . Johnson led the team with 34 points , 10 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Edwards' 30 points weren't enough to lead the Hawks to a comeback victory.

In the first quarter, the Hawks repeatedly tore apart the Timberwolves' defense with frequent ball movement, establishing a lead early on. Johnson scored 10 points in the quarter, while the Timberwolves relied on Edwards' 14 points to finish the first quarter with the Hawks leading 33-26 . In the second quarter, the Hawks continued to rely on Porzingis' strong inside attacks, while Okonggu and Kennard also contributed on both ends of the court, widening the gap to nearly 30 points. In contrast, the Timberwolves' shooting percentage dropped, and they trailed by a large margin of 49-70 at halftime .

In the second half, the Timberwolves attempted to adjust their rhythm and launch a comeback, with Edwards and Randle scoring consecutively, briefly narrowing the gap. However, the Hawks, relying on Johnson's consistent output, quickly regained control with an offensive surge. At the end of the third quarter, the Hawks had established a 98-71 lead. In the final quarter, the Hawks maintained their offensive intensity with their rotation players, extending their lead to over 30 points at one point. Ultimately, the Hawks defeated the Timberwolves 126-102 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 30 points, 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Randle 19 points, 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Juzan 10 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; McDaniels 8 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Miller 7 points; Gobert 6 points, 11 rebounds , 3 assists; DiVincenzo 6 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Reed 6 points , 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Dillingham 5 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 34 points , 10 rebounds , and 6 assists; Okongwu had 17 points , 8 rebounds , and 5 assists; Porzingis had 16 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Kennard had 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists; Daniels had 11 points , 8 rebounds , and 9 assists; Walker had 11 points and 3 assists; and Lissachet had 9 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist .