Overview
- New York rested Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby and also missed Guerschon Yabusele, Miles McBride and Landry Shamet.
- Anthony Edwards scored 38 points, and Julius Randle sealed it with 17 fourth-quarter points to finish with 25.
- Minnesota overcame a 55-42 rebounding deficit by forcing 19 Knicks turnovers that produced 22 points.
- Rookie Tyler Kolek, starting for Brunson, delivered career highs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
- The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 12; they visit Denver on Christmas night, and the Knicks host Cleveland earlier in the day.