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Hawks defeat Timberwolves in NBA Summer League; five Minnesota players reach double-figures

Tyrese Martin had a game-high 25 points and nine rebounds for Atlanta; the Timberwolves end summer league play Thursday.

July 13, 2023 at 12:12PM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Williams (31) works to maintain control of the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) looks to steal it on Wednesday. (L.E. Baskow, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Tyrese Martin shot 9 of 15 from the field and finished with 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Atlanta over the Timberwolves 99-93.

Seth Lundy added 14 points, including four 3-pointers, for the Hawks (2-1). Kobe Bufkin and Mfiondu Kabengele scored 13 points apiece and Mouhamed Gueye added 11.

Brandon Williams scored 23 points, Leonard Miller had 18 and D.J. Carton added 13 points and seven assists for Minnesota (1-2). Josh Minott had 12 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks, and Feron Hunt scored 11 points.

Minnesota (1-2) plays at 8:30 p.m. against Sacramento. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV.

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