It was a fiery night in the NBA, and just ahead of the All-Star break, tensions boiled over in multiple arenas. After the earlier dust-up between the Pistons and Hornets, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks added their own chapter to the evening’s drama. Late in Minnesota’s 138-116 win, things got heated between Timberwolves big man Naz Reid and Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye, sparking a brief but intense confrontation.
The moment unfolded early in the fourth quarter. Reid was preparing to set a screen when Gueye appeared to give him a little extra shove - the kind of physicality that doesn’t always show up in the box score but can definitely stir emotions on the court.
Reid didn’t let it slide. He stepped directly to Gueye, and neither player backed down.
The result? A brief scuffle that required teammates and officials to intervene.
Reid grabbed hold of Gueye’s jersey, and for a few tense moments, the two were locked in a standoff. Whether a punch was thrown remains unclear - there was certainly some debate among the broadcasters - but the situation didn’t spiral into the kind of chaos we saw earlier in Detroit.
Credit to Julius Randle, who stepped in and helped break things up before it could escalate further. Cooler heads eventually prevailed, but not before both Reid and Gueye were ejected from the game.
As for the impact on the scoreboard? Minimal.
The Timberwolves were already in full control by the time the altercation occurred. Without Jalen Johnson - Atlanta’s top performer this season - the Hawks were undermanned and overmatched, and it showed.
Minnesota came out sharp, built a 25-point lead by halftime, and never looked back.
ANOTHER FIGHT TONIGHT 😳
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 10, 2026
Naz Reid vs. Mo Gueye
Both players have been ejected from Timberwolves-Hawks.pic.twitter.com/n0GEKcMFJm
Anthony Edwards once again led the charge with 30 points, showcasing the kind of all-around scoring ability that’s become his trademark. But this wasn’t a one-man show.
Seven Timberwolves players finished in double figures, a testament to the team’s depth and unselfish play. When Minnesota moves the ball like that and defends with purpose, they’re a tough out for anyone - especially a short-handed Hawks squad on the road.
In the end, the scuffle between Reid and Gueye will grab some headlines, but the real story is Minnesota’s dominance. This is a team that’s not just winning games - they’re doing it with an edge. And as the All-Star break approaches, they’re sending a clear message: they’re not just here to compete, they’re here to contend.