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The New York Knicks ran out of steam against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 115-104. The Knicks missed Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, but put up a competitive effort regardless.
Minnesota struggled to keep a lead early, as Karl-Anthony Towns quickly got to scoring and never stopped. But when KAT rested and New York’s depleted second unit entered, the Wolves capitalized. Minnesota dashed out to a sixteen-point lead before the starters returned to cut into it.
The second half went similarly to the first. New York kept pace with Wolves despite an explosion from Anthony Edwards. Then the second units entered, and Minnesota’s lead ballooned. Tyler Kolek stepped up to nearly spark a comeback, but Julius Randle’s huge fourth quarter shut the door.
With Towns getting his offense on track and Tyler Kolek making a statement, I’m not mad at this loss. Let’s take a look at the game through the standout performers.
