Ayo Dosunmu is rapidly becoming a fan favorite among Timberwolves fans following his arrival prior to the trade deadline.

After dropping a winnable game against the Hornets, the Hawks have an important test against the Timberwolves tonight.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch mentioned before the team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night that he and the coaching staff were taking a positive approach in light of the Wolves’ recent funk.

Julius Randle posted a triple-double as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Hawks, tying Kevin Love on a key franchise list Monday night.

The arrival of Ayo Dosunmu has helped to shake the Timberwolves out of their recent funk. Dosunmu provided a jolt of energy off the bench on Monday, making 9 of 13 shots from the field, and he likely will figure prominently in the rotation going forward.

The Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation early in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 138-116 win.

Michael Scotto: Source: The four second-round picks the Minnesota Timberwolves traded to the Chicago Bulls in the Ayo Dosunmu deal are a 2026 second (least favorable of DEN/GSW), a 2027 second (via Cavs), a 2031 second (more favorable of MIN/GSW), and a 2032 second (more favorable of PHX/HOU).