Anunoby and Brunson Lead Knicks Past Timberwolves in Edwards' Return
Anthony Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games due to a strained right hamstring. The Minnesota Timberwolves star struggled to make an impact, as his team was outscored by 25 points while he was on the court.
OG Anunoby tallied 25 points, and Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points with 10 assists and seven rebounds, powering the New York Knicks to a dominant 137-114 victory on Wednesday night. Josh Hart added 18 points, helping New York remain undefeated at Madison Square Garden with a 5-0 record.
The Knicks turned relentless effort on the boards into success, converting 21 offensive rebounds into 31 second-chance points. After trailing by four at halftime, they outscored Minnesota 83-56 in the second half.
Julius Randle led the way with 32 points, including 18 in the first half on 6-for-10 shooting. Donte DiVincenzo followed with 21 points and four made three-pointers. Randle and DiVincenzo, both former Timberwolves players, returned to their old arena to face Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
"Brunson and Anunoby combined on a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter to give the Knicks a 76-67 lead. Edwards stopped the surge with a three-point play, his first basket since early in the second quarter."
Game Summary
- Knicks improved to 5-0 at Madison Square Garden.
- New York dominated the second half with strong rebounding and transition play.
- Edwards showed signs of rust in his first game back from injury.
- Randle and DiVincenzo made strong returns against their former team.
Author’s Summary
The Knicks overwhelmed the Timberwolves with rebounding and depth, spoiling Anthony Edwards’ comeback in a 137-114 statement win at Madison Square Garden.