The Atlanta Hawks (37 - 8) extended their franchise - record winning streak to 16 games Sunday, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves (7 - 36) 112 - 100. The Timberwolves gave the Hawks a much better game than many were expecting, coming within six points of the Hawks with three minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The Hawks once again had solid efforts all around, with six players scoring in double figures. Minnesota's Thaddeus Young helped keep the Timberwolves in the game with 26 points on 11 - of - 17 shooting, but Atlanta's timely three - point shooting helped seal it down the stretch. Minnesota has now dropped four games in a row and currently hold the worst record in the NBA, but should be encouraged by the effort put forth against an Atlanta team that is arguably the best in the league. Nikola Pekovic returned to the starting lineup Sunday and posted 13 points and three rebounds in the contest. The Timberwolves will have a quick turnaround, finishing up a back - to - back road set Monday in Oklahoma City. Atlanta's win marked its remarkable 11th consecutive win against Western Conference opponents. Backup point guard Dennis Schroder had an efficient 11 points in 16 minutes on the floor and provided suffocating defense. Paul Millsap had an excellent game as well with 20 points, five rebounds, six assists, and four steals in the contest. The Hawks will look to keep their winning streak alive Wednesday when they host a struggling Nets team.
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