Atlanta Hawks 116, Minnesota Timberwolves 138
NBA · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Atlanta Hawks 138–116 on 2026-02-09 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:36 swung win probability 79% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 34 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 41 | 40 | 25 | 32 | 138 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:36 swung win probability 79% → 95%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q2 22-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 2:00 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 55.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-15.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q2 5:36 | 79% → 95% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 14–0 | Q2 2:00 | 94% → 100% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 9–0 | Q3 2:34 | 100% → 100% |