The Minnesota Timberwolves face the New York Knicks in a regular season NBA matchup on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Both teams enter the game with identical 4–3 records, ranking sixth in their respective conferences.
BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Minnesota looking to extend its four-game home winning streak.
The Knicks wrapped up the 2024–25 season with a 51–31 overall record and were strong at home (27–14). They averaged 115.8 points per game — including 52.5 in the paint, 19.4 off turnovers, and 15.7 on fast breaks.
Minnesota finished the previous season 49–33, performing well on the road (24–17). The Timberwolves averaged 114.3 points per game, with notable scoring from the free-throw line (17.2 points) and beyond the arc (45 points from 3-point range).
Author’s Summary: The Knicks look to maintain home momentum as they welcome the Timberwolves to Madison Square Garden in a balanced early-season matchup.