Hawks Highlight: Muscala hits career-high of 24 points against Timberwolves

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, center, goes for a loose ball with Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala, left, and guard Tyler Dorsey during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

By Juliakate E Culpepper

March 29, 2018

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala returned to his home state of Minnesota Wednesday and recorded a career-high of 24 points against the Timberwolves.

Muscala, from St. Louis Park, Minn., hit a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to break his former record for most points in a game set on March 11 against the Chicago Bulls.

In addition to his 24 points, Muscala shot 8-of-10 from the field, 4-of-6 beyond the arc and recorded two rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes.