Preview: Hawks at Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — Two teams looking to steady themselves after recent losses will meet Monday night when the Atlanta Hawks visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Hawks (26-28) enter on a 1-1 split from a brief homestand, most recently falling 126-119 to Charlotte on Saturday. The Timberwolves (32-22) have dropped two straight, including a 115-96 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. All eyes will be on a marquee matchup between two of the league’s most dynamic young stars. Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson is in the midst of a historic individual run, posting four triple-doubles in his last 10 games. Over that span, the forward is averaging 24.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 8.5 assists. His recent surge has been a catalyst for the Hawks, who are 7-4 in those contests. He will be countered by Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, who continues to be the offensive engine for the Timberwolves. The guard is averaging 29.6 points over his last 10 outings, including a 39-point performance against Memphis last week. Minnesota holds a significant edge in the standings, but Atlanta won the season’s first meeting decisively, 126-102, in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. Johnson recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in that victory. The Timberwolves, installed as 6-point favorites, will need to contain Atlanta’s transition game and Johnson’s all-around play to avoid a third consecutive loss. The Hawks, meanwhile, will look to improve a road record that has contributed to their sub-.500 standing. The over/under for the game is set at 235.5 points. Both teams have shown high-scoring potential, with each surrendering at least 119 points in their most recent outings. Following this game, Atlanta begins a two-game road trip in Charlotte on Wednesday. Minnesota continues a three-game homestand against Portland on Wednesday.