Hoopinion: November 5th Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks (5-0) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (1-4)

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TIP-OFF: 8pm (EDT)

TELEVISION: SportSouth

RADIO: The Hawks have moved to 97.9 on the FM dial this season.

CHAT: Daily Dime Live

GAME NOTES: Hawks/Timberwolves

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: Marvin Williams, Mo Evans, and Pape Sy are out. Jamal Crawford is a game-time decision but expected to play.

MINNESOTA INJURY REPORT: Jonny Flynn and Martell Webster are out. Michael Beasley is questionable.

BY THE NUMBERS

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (off)	90.8	1.135	52	31.2	26.6	16.1
MINN (def)	100.7	1.13	56.4	35.1	28.2	14.8

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (def)	91.4	1.034	46.6	29.2	25.7	13.8
MINN (off)	100.7	0.963	48	28.2	30.5	19.7

OTHER PERSPECTIVES: A Wolf Among Wolves, Howlin' T-Wolf, Canis Hoopus

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY: Atlanta -7, 205 o/u

PREVIOUSLY...the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their third straight game (all on the road) 128-86 in Orlando. All three of those road losses came by at least 20 points. The Timberwolves were far more successful in their two home games, losing 117-116 on opening night against Sacramento and beating the Bucks 96-85 last Friday.

The Timberwolves lead the NBA in possessions per game but have the league's least efficient offense on the young season.

Consider this an open thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game (but pre-recap) thoughts.

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