Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks

Minnesota's Shooting Built the Separation

Minnesota shot 54% from the field and 53% from three, compared with New York's 45% and 25%, while also winning the rebounding battle 39-28. New York repeatedly kept the game competitive, including a 10-0 second-quarter run that tied it at 41-41, but Minnesota recovered to lead 62-50 at halftime. The Timberwolves later outscored the Knicks 32-24 in the fourth to complete a 122-104 win.

Final score: Minnesota Timberwolves 122, New York Knicks 104. Primary win factor: 3PT Shooting.