Timberwolves vs Knicks
Tue, Dec 23
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(19 - 10)
115
-
104
Knicks
Knicks
(20 - 8)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
| Knicks | 28 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
38
2
2
Karl-Anthony Towns
NYK | #32 | C/F
40
13
1
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to dominate a depleted Knicks squad missing its primary engine in Jalen Brunson and best defender in OG Anunoby.
Key Analysis
- • New York is without superstar Jalen Brunson (29.1 PPG) and elite defender OG Anunoby, removing their top scorer and best perimeter stopper.
- • Anthony Edwards (28.3 PPG) faces a significantly weakened Knicks defense that lacks the personnel to contain him on the wing.
- • Minnesota's defense, anchored by Rudy Gobert, will easily stifle a Knicks offense forcing Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns into uncomfortable playmaking roles.
- • The Timberwolves have momentum with two straight wins and a 19-10 record, while New York enters this road game with a hollowed-out rotation.
- • Minnesota shoots 37.2% from three and faces a Knicks perimeter defense that just lost its most versatile switch defender.
- • To remain competitive, the Knicks need a monster performance from Karl-Anthony Towns against his former team to compensate for the massive scoring void.
