Anunoby, Brunson help Knicks rout Timberwolves 137-114 in Anthony Edwards' return from injury

Anunoby and Brunson Lead Knicks Past Timberwolves 137–114

Anthony Edwards returned to the court after missing four games due to a strained right hamstring, scoring 15 points in 29 minutes. Despite his comeback, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the New York Knicks 137–114 on Wednesday night.

OG Anunoby led New York with 25 points, while Jalen Brunson added 23 points along with 10 assists and seven rebounds. Josh Hart contributed 18 points as the Knicks dominated the second half and improved to 5–0 at Madison Square Garden.

"There wasn't much the All-Star guard could have done to keep the game competitive."

The Knicks overpowered Minnesota by turning 21 offensive rebounds into 31 second-chance points and outscoring them 83–56 after halftime. Julius Randle scored 32 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 21, both shining in the arena they once called home before being traded for Karl-Anthony Towns.

Towns finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves. Randle scored 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting in the opening half, while DiVincenzo hit four three-pointers and tallied 12 points as Minnesota led 58–54 at the break.

Midway through the third quarter, Brunson and Anunoby fueled a 10–0 run that put the Knicks ahead 76–67. Edwards ended the streak with a three-point play — his first basket since early in the second quarter.

Author’s Summary

The Knicks delivered a strong team performance, dominating the second half to hand the Timberwolves a decisive 137–114 loss despite Anthony Edwards’ return from injury.

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