The Atlanta Hawks currently hold a 15-19 record, positioning them 10th in the Eastern Conference and amidst a seven-game losing streak. Their home performance has been underwhelming, with a 5-11 record. Their previous game saw them fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 129-140. The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a stronger position, boasting a 21-12 record and ranking 6th in the Western Conference. They recently secured a dominant victory over the Chicago Bulls, 136-101, marking their fourth win in the last five games. The Timberwolves have a solid away record of 9-6. For the Hawks, Trae Young (quad injury) is questionable for this game, while Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson are expected to return. However, Onyeka Okongwu is out for the season due to injury. The Timberwolves will be without small forward Terrence Shannon Jr., but key players such as Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid are all available, giving them a more complete roster. The Hawks average 119.1 points per game while conceding 120.6 points, placing their defensive efficiency 25th in the league. In their last five encounters, the Timberwolves have won three times, giving them a slight advantage. Their focus in this away game will be to consolidate their top-six position in the Western Conference. Although the Hawks will be eager to halt their losing streak, their injury issues and defensive weaknesses at home are a concern. The Timberwolves can leverage Edwards' scoring prowess, Reid's contributions off the bench, and Gobert's interior defense to exploit the Hawks' rebounding vulnerabilities and defensive flaws by executing an inside-outside strategy. Even with the potential returns of Porzingis and Johnson, the Hawks face a tough challenge. Recommendation: Atlanta Hawks +5