Timberwolves Secure Sloppy Win Over Depleted Hawks Despite Coach's Criticism

Minnesota's inconsistent performance against an injury-hit Atlanta team raises concerns, even as they clinch their third consecutive victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Atlanta Hawks 100-92, overcoming 18 turnovers and a lackluster second half to secure their third straight win.
Atlanta was without key players, including Trae Young, but DeAndre Hunter stepped up with a career-high 35 points in the loss.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch publicly criticized the team's performance, calling their second-half effort 'totally unacceptable' for a playoff-aspiring squad.
Minnesota's improved three-point shooting, led by Naz Reid's post-Christmas 51.7% accuracy, has been a bright spot despite ongoing issues with turnovers.
Injury concerns arose for the Timberwolves as Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid both exited the game with apparent injuries, though Reid later returned.