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Hawks Halt Seven-Game Slide With 126-102 Win Over Timberwolves

Kristaps Porziņģis returned from illness with 16 points off the bench, with Trae Young sidelined by a quad contusion.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 27: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Zaccharie Risacher #10 and Keaton Wallace #2 of the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Target Center on January 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Hawks 100-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 34 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Hawks controlled the game after a 37-23 second quarter.
  • Kristaps Porziņģis played 17 minutes in his first appearance since Dec. 5, contributing 16 points following a 10-game illness absence.
  • Porziņģis has said the recent illness was not the same condition as the POTS he dealt with last season in Boston.
  • Trae Young missed a second consecutive game with a right quad contusion, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker started at point guard and scored 11.
  • The victory ended Atlanta’s seven-game losing streak, with Porziņģis’ expiring $30,731,707 contract drawing media discussion as a possible trade asset.