- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Atlanta Hawks (26-27) are heading to the Target Center this Monday, aiming to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20).
In their previous matchup, the Hawks triumphed over the Jazz, clinching a 121-119 victory. The Hawks committed 18 personal fouls, while the Jazz accumulated 24. From beyond the arc, the Hawks successfully made 12 of their 30 attempts. On the other hand, Utah converted 13 of 20 free throws, achieving a 65.0% scoring rate. Utah secured 49 rebounds (18 offensive and 31 defensive) and recorded 10 blocks. Utah also dished out 19 assists and achieved 7 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed their opponent to shoot 46.5% from the field, as they went 47 of 101. The Hawks registered 34 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and collected 3 steals. They secured 50 rebounds, 19 of which were offensive. The Hawks converted 17 of their 23 free throw attempts, ending the game with a shooting accuracy of 49.0% (48 of 98) and hitting 8 of 35 from three-point range.
Jock Landale was a standout performer in this game, finishing with a remarkable shooting percentage of 71.4% and contributing 5 assists. He played 32 minutes and grabbed 11 rebounds, scoring a total of 26 points on 10 of 14 shooting.
Atlanta enters this contest with a record of 26-27. The team averages 117.5 points per game, ranking 8th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 47.4%. From three-point range, they are shooting 37.0% (770 of 2,079) and achieving a free throw percentage of 77.3%. The Hawks average 42.4 rebounds per game and lead the league with 1,632 assists for the season. They commit an average of 14.4 turnovers and approximately 19.9 personal fouls each game.
On the defensive side, the Hawks force opponents into 15.9 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 personal fouls. They limit opposing teams to a 35.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. However, they rank 24th in the league for points allowed per game, surrendering 118.3. Atlanta allows a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,282 of 4,799) and yields an average of 46.8 rebounds per contest, placing them 27th in assists allowed with 1,443 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Timberwolves emerged victorious over the Raptors with a close score of 128-126. Minnesota secured 33 defensive rebounds along with 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 46. They committed 10 turnovers while recording 8 steals. Toronto was called for 21 fouls, resulting in 25 free throw attempts for Minnesota, of which they made 14 for a 56.0% success rate. From long range, the Timberwolves succeeded on 16 of 39 attempts (41.0%). They concluded the game shooting 49 of 97 from the field at an accuracy of 50.5%. Meanwhile, they allowed the Raptors to shoot 52.8% from the floor with 47 successful attempts out of 89. Minnesota also allowed Toronto to hit 15 of 31 attempts from distance, while making 17 of 24 free throws (70.8%). The Timberwolves gave up 41 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Anthony Edwards was pivotal for the Timberwolves, scoring 30 points in his 38 minutes of action, contributing 5 assists and pulling down 8 rebounds while shooting 11 of 23 for a 47.8% field goal percentage.
Minnesota holds a record of 32-20 this season. Offensively, they rank 4th in the league with a field goal percentage of 48.3%. The Timberwolves have accumulated a total of 6,220 points, averaging 119.6 points per game. They average 44.9 rebounds and 26.6 assists per contest, listed as 12th in the league. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 21.4 personal fouls while shooting 74.6% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Timberwolves rank 12th in points allowed per game, giving up 114.8. They force opponents into 14.9 turnovers per game and maintain a field goal percentage against of 46.2%, placing them 9th in the league. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.5% (646 of 1,819) and their opponents convert 77.3% of their free throw attempts. Their defense gives up an average of 26.2 assists and 43.2 rebounds per game, both ranking 10th in the league.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Atlanta
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