MINNEAPOLIS -- Amid a healthy dose of trade deadline news, the Hawks (14-38) still had a game to play. Despite a fourth-quarter surge from the Timberwolves (15-35), they held on for a 127-120 win Wednesday night.
Below are some takeaways from the win:
1. This game followed the news that the Hawks were part of a four-team trade that brings Houston Center Clint Capela to Atlanta, giving up little-used Evan Turner, a 2020 first-round pick (both of which go to Minnesota) and a 2024 second-round pick (which goes to Houston). After Wednesday’s win, the trade was finalized and the Hawks made it official.