February 10th - The Timberwolves defeated the Hawks 138-116 . In terms of statistics, Edwards contributed 30 points , 6 rebounds , and 6 assists, excelling on both offense and defense; Randle had 18 points , 12 rebounds , and 10 assists, while Dossem added 21 points. For the Hawks, McCollum scored 38 points in a losing effort, and Walker contributed 23 points , 11 rebounds , and 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent a loss.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves rallied through fast breaks and outside shooting to take the lead, extending it to as much as 9 points. Edwards scored 13 points in the quarter, while the Hawks relied on McCollum's 18 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 41-34 . In the second quarter, the Timberwolves were brought within 5 points. However, the Timberwolves then continued to tear apart the Hawks' defense with a combination of inside and outside play, quickly widening the gap to 27 points. At halftime, the Timberwolves held a commanding 81-56 lead.

After switching sides, the Timberwolves quickly extended their lead to 31 points. The Hawks rallied, narrowing the gap to 19 points. In the crucial moments, Randle orchestrated the offense, helping the Timberwolves regain control. At the end of the third quarter, the score was 106-87 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves further solidified their lead thanks to Dossam's consecutive scores. Although McCollum continued to contribute, the Hawks were unable to mount an effective comeback. Ultimately, the Timberwolves easily defeated the Hawks 138-116.

Hawks player statistics

McCollum 38 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists; Walker 23 points, 11 rebounds , 5 assists; Okongwu 14 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Keith Pert 12 points, 7 rebounds , 4 assists; Landale 12 points , 6 rebounds ; Gay 10 points , 7 rebounds; Lissace 3 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Vincent 2 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists; Newell 2 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist.

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Dossem 21 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Randle 18 points , 12 rebounds , 10 assists; Gobert 18 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; McDaniels 18 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Hyland 13 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; DiVincenzo 10 points , 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Reed 7 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Clark 3 points .

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