Atlanta, GA – Who needs Al Horford when you have Ivan Johnson?
Horford is out 3-to-4 months with a torn pectoral muscle, but Johnson continues to impress in the All-Star center's stead.
On Saturday, the 27-year-old rookie scored his team's final four points, including the game-winning free throw with 4.6 seconds remaining, as the Hawks overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit to down the Timberwolves, 93-91.
Johnson finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds off the bench while Joe Johnson poured in a team-high 25 and Jeff Teague added 20, as Atlanta downed Minnesota for the 11th consecutive time.
The Timberwolves were paced by Kevin Love's 30 points and 13 boards while Ricky Rubio added 18 points and 12 assists.
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