The Atlanta Hawks returned home Wednesday afternoon to take on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they won 126-102.
The Hawks came into the New Year's Eve matchup in desperation mode. They had lost each of their last seven games and were searching for any bit of momentum heading into 2026.
Picking up a win against a thriving Western Conference opponent was always going to be a tough task. Despite their tough schedule and aging roster, the Timberwolves came into Wednesday’s matchup with an impressive 21-12 record.
They were coming off of a dominant victory over the Chicago Bulls, a team that has had the Hawks’ number all season.