Edwards scores 30 as Timberwolves rout short-handed Hawks

Minnesota uses big second quarter to cruise to 138-116 victory

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Anthony Edwards scored 21 of his 30 points in the first half as the Minnesota Timberwolves used a dominant second quarter to cruise to a 138-116 win against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The Timberwolves led by as many as 31 points and had seven players score in double figures, while the Hawks were missing several key players due to injury.

Why it matters

This win helps the Timberwolves bounce back after a pair of disappointing losses, while the short-handed Hawks continue to struggle, having lost four of their last five games.

The details

Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves, scoring 21 of his 30 points in the first half. Minnesota used a 40-18 run from the end of the first quarter to midway through the second to build a commanding 79-52 halftime lead. The Hawks, playing without Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and newly acquired Jonathan Kuminga, could not recover, despite 38 points from CJ McCollum. The game got chippy in the fourth quarter when Atlanta's Mouhamed Gueye and Minnesota's Naz Reid were both ejected after an altercation.

  • The Timberwolves hosted the Hawks on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A 24-year-old shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 30 points in the win.

CJ McCollum

A 34-year-old guard for the Atlanta Hawks who scored a game-high 38 points in the loss.

Mouhamed Gueye

An Atlanta Hawks player who was ejected in the fourth quarter after an altercation with Minnesota's Naz Reid.

Naz Reid

A Minnesota Timberwolves center who was ejected in the fourth quarter after an altercation with Atlanta's Mouhamed Gueye.

Jalen Johnson

An Atlanta Hawks player who missed the game due to left knee inflammation.

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What’s next

The Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, while the Hawks will travel to face the Charlotte Hornets on the same day.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' dominant performance, led by Anthony Edwards' big night, shows they can bounce back from tough losses and take care of business against short-handed opponents. Meanwhile, the Hawks' injury issues continue to hamper their efforts to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.