NBA · Final

Hawks Defeat Timberwolves 126-102 at Home

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · State Farm Arena

Atlanta Hawks 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 102, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks?

Atlanta Hawks beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-102 at State Farm Arena on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Hawks secured a commanding 126-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This win not only improved the Hawks' record to 17-19 but also extended their lead in the series against the Timberwolves, now standing at 2-0.

The Hawks entered the game struggling, having lost their last seven games and holding a 2-8 record over their last ten outings. Their recent form showed an average of 122.8 points scored but a concerning 130.6 points allowed per game. In contrast, the Timberwolves, with a record of 21-13 prior to this game, had been performing well, winning six of their last ten games and averaging 117.0 points scored while allowing 112.4.

At home, the Hawks had a record of 1-5 in their last six games, while the Timberwolves had performed better on the road, boasting a 2-1 record in their last three away games. The Timberwolves had previously faced the Hawks earlier in the season, losing 100-92 in their last meeting on January 28, 2025. This game marked a significant turnaround for the Hawks, who had been struggling to find their footing in recent weeks.

In terms of injuries, the Hawks had three players listed as day-to-day: Mouhamed Gueye (foot), Keshon Gilbert (hip), and RayJ Dennis (Achilles). The Timberwolves were missing Donte DiVincenzo, who was out with an Achilles injury. The absence of DiVincenzo was felt, as the Timberwolves struggled to keep pace with the Hawks throughout the game.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Timberwolves were favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 240.5. The odds reflected the Timberwolves' stronger record, but the Hawks' performance on this night defied those expectations.

The game conditions were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with no significant external factors impacting play. Fans in attendance witnessed a strong performance from the Hawks, who capitalized on their home-court advantage.

Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the fourth quarter, where the Hawks maintained their lead and extended it. Notable plays included a turnaround jump shot by Zaccharie Risacher and a driving layup from Luke Kennard, both contributing to the Hawks' scoring surge. Asa Newell also made significant contributions, including a three-point jumper that helped solidify the Hawks' dominance in the final period.

Overall, the Hawks' victory showcased their ability to bounce back after a tough stretch, while the Timberwolves will need to regroup following this defeat. The final score of 126-102 reflects a comprehensive performance from the Hawks, who will look to build on this momentum as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -5.5	240.5 o -108 / u -112	Minnesota Timberwolves -205 · Atlanta Hawks +170

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Injury report

Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsJalen Johnson34Atlanta Hawks
AssistsDyson Daniels9Atlanta Hawks
ReboundsJalen Johnson10Atlanta Hawks
PointsAnthony Edwards30Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsDonte DiVincenzo7Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert11Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L7122.8 scored · 130.6 allowed per game1-5 at home

L129-140at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 30
L125-128vs New York KnicksDec 28
L111-126vs Miami HeatDec 27
L123-126vs Chicago BullsDec 24
L150-152vs Chicago BullsDec 21
L98-126vs San Antonio SpursDec 20
L126-133at Charlotte HornetsDec 19
W120-117vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 14
L115-142at Detroit PistonsDec 13
W131-116at Washington WizardsDec 7

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1117 scored · 112.4 allowed per game2-1 away

W136-101at Chicago BullsDec 30
L107-123vs Brooklyn NetsDec 28
L138-142at Denver NuggetsDec 26
W115-104vs New York KnicksDec 24
W103-100vs Milwaukee BucksDec 22
W112-107vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 20
L110-116vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 18
W117-103vs Sacramento KingsDec 15
W127-120at Golden State WarriorsDec 13
L105-108vs Phoenix SunsDec 9

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Atlanta Hawks
Field goals	37-87	51-104
Field goal %	43	49
Three-pointers	14-40	16-42
Three-point %	35	38
Free throws	14-18	8-16
Free throw %	78	50
Rebounds	46	49
Offensive rebounds	11	16
Defensive rebounds	35	33
Assists	22	38
Steals	5	9
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	14	8
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	11
Fast-break points	14	10
Points in the paint	36	64
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	0	34
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter64-81Rudy Gobert makes driving layup (Anthony Edwards assists)
3rd Quarter64-83Kristaps Porzingis makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter66-83Anthony Edwards makes driving dunk (Rudy Gobert assists)
3rd Quarter66-85Jalen Johnson makes 12-foot fade away jump shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
3rd Quarter69-85Donte DiVincenzo makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter69-88Vit Krejci makes 23-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter69-90Dyson Daniels makes driving layup
3rd Quarter69-93Onyeka Okongwu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Kennard assists)
3rd Quarter69-94Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter69-95Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-95Mike Conley makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-95Mike Conley makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter73-95Julius Randle makes running layup
3rd Quarter73-97Luke Kennard makes 8-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter73-98Luke Kennard makes technical free throw
4th Quarter75-98Julius Randle makes 2-foot running dunk
4th Quarter78-98Jaden McDaniels makes 25-foot three point jumper (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter78-100Dyson Daniels makes driving layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
4th Quarter78-101Kristaps Porzingis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter80-101Rudy Gobert makes dunk (Anthony Edwards assists)
4th Quarter80-104Luke Kennard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter80-107Jalen Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter80-109Jalen Johnson makes 1-foot dunk (Luke Kennard assists)
4th Quarter80-111Luke Kennard makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
4th Quarter80-113Jalen Johnson makes driving layup
4th Quarter80-114Jalen Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter82-114Leonard Miller makes driving layup
4th Quarter85-114Johnny Juzang makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter88-114Leonard Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter88-117Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter90-117Johnny Juzang makes layup (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter92-117Johnny Juzang makes running layup (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter92-119Zaccharie Risacher makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Keaton Wallace assists)
4th Quarter92-121Luke Kennard makes driving layup (Mouhamed Gueye assists)
4th Quarter95-121Rob Dillingham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Johnny Juzang assists)
4th Quarter97-121Leonard Miller makes running layup (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter99-121Rob Dillingham makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter99-124Asa Newell makes 22-foot three point jumper (Luke Kennard assists)
4th Quarter99-126Asa Newell makes two point shot
4th Quarter102-126Johnny Juzang makes 25-foot three pointer