The Atlanta Hawks will try to get off the turnover train on Monday when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second leg of their four-game homestand.
Atlanta Hawks:
- The Hawks have committed the third-most turnovers in the NBA at 16.5 per game, but in their last two contests, they easily surpassed that number with 23 turnovers in a 133-126 overtime loss to San Antonio on Thursday and 25 in a 128-112 home loss to Memphis on Saturday.
- The Hawks have lost three in a row and were without star Trae Young, who sat out with a bruised right heel. Young leads the league with 12.2 assists per game, but his absence was not used as an excuse by the coach.
- Trae Young’s availability for Monday’s game is uncertain. In 12 career games against Minnesota, Young has averaged 30.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists.
- Despite their recent struggles, the Hawks have shown offensive potential, ranking eighth in the league with 116.4 points per game. De’Andre Hunter averages 20.1 points per game, and Jalen Johnson averages 19.5 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves:
- The Timberwolves have lost two straight games, falling to Golden State 113-103 at home on Saturday. They have won six of their last nine games and are starting a three-game road trip in Atlanta.
- Minnesota’s problem hasn’t been turnovers but rather a lack of offensive consistency. They scored only 15 points in the first quarter and 37 in the first half against Golden State.
- Anthony Edwards leads the team with 25.6 points per game, but the next-closest scorer is Naz Reid at 12 points per game.
- The Timberwolves rank tied for 22nd in the NBA with 109.4 points per game.
- The Timberwolves have been dealing with injuries to key players such as Cam Thomas (hamstring), Ziaire Williams (knee), Trendon Watford (hamstring), recently acquired De’Anthony Melton (knee), and Bojan Bogdanovic (foot).
Key Players to Watch:
- Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young (if available), De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert
With both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses and dealing with injuries, this matchup will test their depth and resilience. Fans can expect a competitive and exciting game as the Hawks and Timberwolves strive to return to the win column.
