Photos: Big first half propels Timberwolves against host Hawks

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Photos: Big first half propels Timberwolves against host Hawks

The Timberwolves jumped to a big lead in the first half against the host Hawks on Monday night.

Hawks coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Trae Young during a timeout against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Dejounte Murray attempts a shot against Timberwolves center Luka Garza during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter makes a move against Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks center Clint Capela blocks a shot attempt by Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks against Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young drives against Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Dejounte Murray loses control of the ball against Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and forward Kyle Anderson during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Trae Young during a timeout against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter attempts a shot against Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young attempts a shot against Timberwolves center Luka Garza during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young attempts a shot against Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Trae Young during a timeout against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter attempts a shot against Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young attempts a shot against Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter attempts a shot against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks center Clint Capela attempts a shot against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu attempts a shot against Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards attempts a shot against Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) and forward Onyeka Okongwu during the first half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. Edwards, a former UGA star, had 32 points. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks players (from left) Saddiq Bey, Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson react on the bench during their loss against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half of his team's loss against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives against Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards attempts a shot against Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) and guard Trae Young walk back to the bench during their loss against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder stands during the national anthem before Atlanta's home game against the Timberwolves on Monday night. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after making a 3-pointer against Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter during the second half Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves won 136-115. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Hawks coach Quin Snyder talks with guard Trae Young during a timeout against the Timberwolves on Monday night at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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