The Timberwolves led by nine points to open the fourth quarter but could not put away the Hawks in a 131-123 loss, the second overtime defeat to Atlanta this season.
ATLANTA - Wednesday’s game against the Hawks had a familiar feel for the Timberwolves. It was a chance to pick up a winnable road game, but one that wasn’t going to be easy. At times, the Wolves appeared as if they might run away with the game, but defense slacked and allowed Atlanta to come back. Inevitably, it came down to a close fourth quarter after the Hawks erased a nine-point Wolves lead coming into the quarter.