Knicks Fall to Timberwolves as Injuries Sideline Key Players

Karl-Anthony Towns' absence highlights his critical role for Knicks in 116-99 loss to Minnesota.

Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out for the game due to a thumb injury, while the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo due to a toe injury.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, but the team struggled offensively without Towns, who averages 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game.
Anthony Edwards powered the Timberwolves with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, while Naz Reid contributed 23 points, hitting all six of his three-point attempts.
The Knicks are 2-3 in games without Towns this season, underscoring his importance to their lineup and overall performance.
Despite the loss, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau expressed confidence in the team's resilience and praised Towns' contributions since joining the team through a significant trade.