Timberwolves are on the move

The surging Timberwolves go for their fourth straight victory when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday to the Target Center. It is the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. Atlanta is scheduled to host the Timberwolves on March 10th at Philips Arena.

Atlanta has lost eight straight after winning its last six at Minnesota. These teams have split the last six contests in the series.

Minnesota plays the first of a brief two-game homestand against the Hawks. Kevin Garnett had 19 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, and sealed the game with two from the free throw line late in overtime, as the Timberwolves downed the Detroit Pistons, 94-90, at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Ricky Davis had 21 points and Trenton Hassell added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Detroit for the Timberwolves, who have won seven of their last eight games overall.

The Timberwolves are 12-6 at the Target Center this season. They will host the Pistons on Friday. On January 15th, Garnett had 19 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, and sealed the game with two from the free throw line late in overtime as the Timberwolves downed the Pistons, 94-90 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit has lost 10 of its last 12 at Minnesota.

Garnett leads the Timberwolves in scoring (22.7 ppg) and rebounding (12.6 rpg). He has collected a double-double in 10 straight games and is averaging 23.5 points and 13.8 boards in that span.

Minnesota has scored over 100 points in six of its last eight contests.