Timberwolves fend off depleted Hawks 100-92 despite DeAndre Hunter's career-high 35 points

Minnesota Timberwolves guards Mike Conley (10) and Anthony Edwards (5) celebrate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves guards Mike Conley (10) and Anthony Edwards (5) celebrate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Julius Randle added 20 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 100-92. DeAndre Hunter had a career-high 35 points and Keaton Wallace added 13 for the Hawks. Atlanta played without leading scorer and NBA assist leader Trae Young and starters Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson because of injuries. Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolves. Minnesota had nine turnovers and five field goals in the third quarter as Hunter and the Hawks closed a 17-point halftime gap to six.

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