The Knicks and Timberwolves had nearly identical seasons last year, both falling in the conference finals. However, on Wednesday night, the Knicks demonstrated a clear gap between the teams by defeating the Timberwolves 137-114 at Madison Square Garden.
Mike Brown’s vision for the Knicks was on full display, indicating the team’s ceiling when his system is fully implemented. There was balanced scoring, especially important since Jalen Brunson started the game slowly. The Knicks also showcased smooth ball movement, which drew audible reactions from the crowd.
Since last year, the Knicks and Timberwolves have met three times following the blockbuster trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota. The Knicks hold the advantage, winning two of those three matchups.
“It’s a big win versus a really good team,” Mike Brown said. “It’s well coached.”
After facing a three-game losing streak, the Knicks have now turned it around into a three-game winning streak, showing promising momentum.
Author's summary: The Knicks showcased their potential with balanced scoring, strong bench play, and sharp shooting to secure a confident home victory over the Timberwolves.