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ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 23 of his 37 points in the third quarter, sparking Atlanta’s comeback, and the Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 134-122 on Wednesday night.
Led by Young, who had 14 assists, the Hawks opened the second half with a 20-2 run after the Timberwolves led 73-61 at halftime. Minnesota’s biggest lead was 16 points in the first quarter.
De’Andre Hunter had 22 points for Atlanta. D’Angelo Russell led Minnesota with 31 points.
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards drew two technical fouls and was ejected with 5:57 remaining in the third quarter.