Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Feb 28, 2019
Trae Young, John Collins lead Hawks past Timberwolves
Rookie Trae Young matched the career high he set earlier in the week with 36 points, John Collins had 33 and the Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-123 in overtime Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.
Collins scored 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Hawks, who trailed by 13 points late in the third period, rallied to force the extra period.
Young hit 9 of 22 field goals and 16 of 17 free throws. He added 10 assists and eight rebounds.
Collins was 13 of 21 from the field. He had eight rebounds too.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 37 points and 17 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins had 21 points.
DeAndre Bembry scored six of his 16 points in overtime for the Hawks.