Key Takeaways:
- New York Knicks secured a 137-114 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden
- OG Anunoby tallied 25 points, while Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points alongside 10 assists and seven rebounds
- Anthony Edwards returned after a four-game absence, scoring 15 points in 29 minutes for Minnesota
Match Analysis
The New York Knicks delivered an impressive performance at Madison Square Garden, halting the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 and maintaining an unbeaten 5-0 home record. The Knicks asserted their authority in the second half, overcoming a halftime deficit to complete a convincing win and spoil the evening for Anthony Edwards, who rejoined the Timberwolves’ line-up after recovering from a strained right hamstring.
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 6, 2025
Player Impact and Key Statistics
OG Anunoby led the charge for New York with 25 points, while Jalen Brunson produced an all-round display with 23 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds with and Josh Hart providing an additional 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota struggled to contain the Knicks’ offensive rebounding. New York turned 21 offensive boards into 31 second-chance points, which proved critical in the outcome.
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards recorded 15 points in 29 minutes in his return but found it difficult to halt New York’s momentum. The Timberwolves were outscored by 25 points during Edwards’ time on the floor. Julius Randle made significant contributions with 32 points, Donte DiVincenzo supplied 21 points, converting five shots from beyond the arc.
Game Turning Points
The Timberwolves led 58-54 at the interval, with Randle collecting 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting and DiVincenzo contributing 12 points from four three-pointers. However, Brunson and Anunoby orchestrated a pivotal 10-0 surge midway through the third quarter, handing New York a 76-67 lead. Although Edwards registered a three-point play and a subsequent three-pointer during this stretch, the Knicks maintained control. Brunson’s late third-quarter triple completed a 21-9 sequence, putting the hosts ahead 87-76. By the beginning of the fourth, Anunoby poured in eight consecutive points for New York, ultimately finishing with 18 second-half points as the Knicks closed out the win convincingly.
Upcoming Fixtures
Minnesota will return home to face Utah on Friday. The Knicks are set to remain at Madison Square Garden, welcoming Brooklyn on Sunday.
