In an emotional game for the Minnesota Timberwolves whom are fighting for their lives to claim a number one seed in the NBA Playoffs representing the Western Conference, it wouldn't come easy on Friday evening as the Atlanta Hawks fought to play spoiler though sitting many of their starters for much (if not all) of the fourth quarter.

The "Bench Mob" would be the story after a 21-4 third quarter run to rally ATL after cutting down a 17-point deficit. Contributions from Bruno Fernando, Mo Gueye, Kobe Bufkin and others gave Hawks nation a reason to have optimism going into postseason play.

How would you grade Dejounte Murray and Trae Young's chemistry on the floor tonight for the first time in over six weeks?

How should the Hawks scheme versus more physically imposing teams in the frontcourt going forward if Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu are expected to be listed inactive for significant games considering their size disadvantage?

Is it a smart move by Head Coach Quin Snyder to rest starters in the fourth quarter for the sake of securing health considering the Atlanta Hawks have already clinched the 10th-seed for play-in participation?

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