This will be the first time these teams meet this season. The Hawks are in a slump losing all of their last 5 games.
The Wolves will want to move on from the 98-100 loss at home to the Phoenix Suns, a game in which Keita Bates-Diop had a great performance with 22 points (9-of-18 shooting), even though he has been struggling this season averaging 2 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points (11-of-19 FG), 17 rebounds and 6 threes made.
The Hawks will want to move on from the 116-119 loss at home to the Toronto Raptors, a game in which De’Andre Hunter contributed 26 points (10-of-17 FG) and 6 threes made. Trae Young contributed 30 points (11-of-23 shooting), 10 assists and 10 rebounds. Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns, are in great form lately.
Both teams are expected to be at full strength today with no notable injuries. The Hawks are coming of a back to back, where as the T-wolves had a day to rest. The T-wolves are averaging 48.125 rebounds, while the Hawks are averaging only 42.25. Limiting this gap in rebounding will be key for the Hawks to win.
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