Hawks Snap Losing Streak with Key Contributions from Bench in Win Over Timberwolves

Garrison Mathews' season-high 25 points and Trae Young's return propelled Atlanta to a 117-104 victory, extending Minnesota's losing streak to three games.

• Garrison Mathews scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, hitting a career-best seven 3-pointers on 7-of-8 shooting, to lead the Hawks to victory.
• Trae Young returned from injury to contribute 29 points and seven assists after missing the previous game with a bruised heel.
• The Hawks overcame 23 turnovers to halt their three-game losing streak and improve to .500 on the season heading into Christmas.
• Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 23 points off the bench, while Anthony Edwards struggled in his hometown appearance, shooting 7-for-20 and committing five turnovers.
• Atlanta's strong fourth-quarter performance, highlighted by an 8-0 run, helped secure the win after a tight game through three quarters.

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