Atlanta Hawks closed 2025 with a decisive 126-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, ending a seven-game losing streak. The result improved Atlanta to 16-19 and marked its first victory since mid-December.
Jalen Johnson delivered the most productive performance of his season, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists after returning from a one-game absence due to illness. The forward shot 15-of-22 from the field and controlled the game on both ends.
The Hawks seized momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Minnesota 37-23 to build a 70-49 halftime advantage. Atlanta’s ball movement and defensive pressure limited the Timberwolves’ scoring options beyond their primary creators.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 30 points and scored 24 before halftime, but support was limited. Julius Randle added 19 points, while no other Timberwolves starter reached double figures.
Minnesota finished at 43 percent shooting and managed just 22 assists. The visitors struggled to generate consistent offense as the margin widened in the second half, leading coach Chris Finch to pull his starters in the final minutes.
Atlanta received a boost from the return of Kristaps Porzingis, who scored 16 points in 17 minutes off the bench after missing 10 games with an illness. His presence added rim protection and spacing to the second unit.
Onyeka Okongwu contributed 17 points, while Dyson Daniels posted 11 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, along with two steals and two blocks. Luke Kennard added 15 points off the bench.
Atlanta finished with 38 assists on 51 made field goals and held Minnesota to 35 percent shooting from three-point range. The Hawks also committed just eight turnovers.
Trae Young missed his second straight game with a right quad contusion, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 11 points as the starting point guard against his former team.
Minnesota falls to 21-13 and will visit Miami on Saturday. Atlanta, now 6-11 at home, heads to New York to face the Knicks on Friday night.
