Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points (15 in the third quarter) and 13 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-113.
Gorgui Dieng’s 13-foot hook shot put the Timberwolves ahead for good with 1:12 left in the third quarter.
The Hawks got within 95-94 on De'Andre Hunter’s driving layup with 10:19 to play, but Jarrett Culver answered with 2 free throws, and the Hawks got no closer than 97-95.
Andrew Wiggins scored 25 points.
For the Hawks, Trae Young had 37 points and 9 assists, and Jabari Parker added 22 points (14 in the paint).
The Timberwolves shot 45.6% from the field and 42.9% from 3 to the Hawks’ 43.6% and 31.3%.