Anunoby and Brunson Lead Knicks to Victory Over Timberwolves
The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 on Wednesday night, spoiling Anthony Edwards' return from injury. Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
Key Player Performances
- OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 25 points.
- Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds.
- Josh Hart added 18 points.
- Julius Randle scored a game-high 32 points, including 18 in the first half on 6-for-10 shooting.
- Donte DiVincenzo scored 21 points, making four three-pointers, helping the Timberwolves maintain a halftime lead.
- Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
Game Summary
The Knicks controlled the second half, outscoring the Timberwolves 83-56 after trailing 58-54 at halftime. They converted 21 offensive rebounds into 31 second-chance points, outworking Minnesota throughout the second half.
“Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring, and the Wolves were outscored by 25 points when he was in the game.”
Midway through the third quarter, Brunson and Anunoby sparked a 10-0 run that gave the Knicks a 76-67 lead, although Edwards responded with a three-point play, marking his first basket since early in the second quarter.
Context and Background
The arena was once home for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo before they were traded to Minnesota last season in a deal that brought Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. This added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup.
Author’s summary: The Knicks dominated the Timberwolves 137-114, leveraging strong second-half effort and key performances from Anunoby and Brunson despite Edwards’ solid return from injury.