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Knicks Rout Timberwolves 137-114 at MSG as Edwards Returns and Towns Plays Through Illness

Relentless second-chance scoring off 21 offensive rebounds exposed Minnesota’s defensive slide.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2025 in New York City. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 116-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • OG Anunoby scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson posted 23 points with 10 assists and seven rebounds as New York improved to 5-0 at home.
  • Anthony Edwards returned from a right hamstring strain after four missed games and finished with 15 points in 29 minutes.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns started for New York after being listed as questionable with an illness and recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.
  • New York outscored Minnesota 83-56 after halftime, converting 21 offensive rebounds into 31 second-chance points to break the game open.
  • Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 32 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 21, while Minnesota’s defensive and rebounding issues persisted against a quality opponent.