The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a 129-140 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, extending their losing streak to seven games. Despite hitting 25 three-pointers, their defence was porous, leading to an offensive shortfall. Six players scored in double figures, with seven hitting at least two three-pointers. Alexander-Walker had 30 points, Okongwu contributed 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Jalen Johnson is expected to return from injury, while Trae Young's return is uncertain. The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Chicago Bulls, winning 136-101. Reid scored 33 points, DiVincenzo had four three-pointers, and Edwards contributed 23 points. Shannon remains out injured. The Hawks' defensive woes, conceding an average of 130+ points recently, overshadow their offensive performances. Improving their defensive intensity, as they displayed earlier in the season, is crucial. Johnson's return is a positive sign. The Hawks have a 7-4 record against the Timberwolves in their last 11 meetings, suggesting a potential advantage. However, the teams' current form differs significantly, making a prediction difficult. The Timberwolves' defensive style could potentially counter the Hawks' offence, but a shift towards a high-scoring game is also possible, as seen in previous matchups. Recent games between the two teams have seen high scores, and the over/under total for this match is set at 244.5, a record high for their recent encounters.