Anthony Edwards delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a season-high 36 points, alongside 13 rebounds and seven assists, as the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the New York Knicks with a score of 116-99 on Friday night. This victory allowed the Timberwolves to match their season-high of 22 three-pointers, with Edwards netting eight from beyond the arc, while teammate Naz Reid impressively shot a perfect 6-for-6 from three-point territory, contributing 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Knicks faced challenges without their star power, as Julius Randle managed only eight points but contributed seven rebounds and six assists in his first game back in New York since being traded to Minnesota along with Donte DiVincenzo for Karl-Anthony Towns in October. Towns was absent for the second consecutive game due to a sprained right thumb, and DiVincenzo was sidelined with a sprained left big toe, significantly impacting the Knicks’ offensive strategy.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, but the team has now lost six of their last nine games. The Knicks found early scoring too reliant on Brunson; for example, his contributions netted 13 points in the first quarter, while the rest of the team struggled, with a notably low output of just eight points until Cam Payne scored all of New York’s points early in the second quarter, finishing with 18.
Among the highlights, a lucky fan won a 2025 KIA Telluride by making a halfcourt shot during a break between the third and fourth quarters.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, while the Knicks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, presenting opportunities for both teams to bounce back from their current challenges.
Overall, Anthony Edwards’ performance not only showcased his talent but also exemplified the Timberwolves’ potential when firing on all cylinders, even amid injuries. Fans can look forward to continued excitement from both teams as the season progresses.