The NBA announced Anthony Edwards has been fined $75,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using inappropriate and profane language.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $75,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language.

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves was fined by the NBA for the third time this season on Monday. This time, his infraction was "public criticism of the officiating and using inappropriate and profane language,

On the other side of the matchup, we should expect Luka Doncic to have a quiet Christmas, at least by his standards. The Timberwolves have allowed just 21.9 points to point guards per game this year, good for the third-lowest mark on the season.

Luka Doncic, who has been battling a left heel contusion, returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 Monday.

The Atlanta Hawks (14-15) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-13) to State Farm Arena Monday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs.

Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104 on Monday night. Trae Young had 29 points and seven assists and De'Andre Hunter added 19 points to help the Hawks halt a three-game losing streak.