Associated Press
Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (27-15, third in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Knicks took down the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 in overtime.
The Knicks are 13-7 on their home court. New York is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 117.4 points while shooting 49.6% from the field.
The Timberwolves are 11-10 in road games. Minnesota averages 109.8 points and has outscored opponents by 1.9 points per game.
The Knicks’ 13.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Timberwolves give up. The Timberwolves average 15.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.6 per game the Knicks give up.
TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Knicks.
Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Timberwolves.
LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 5-5, averaging 116.9 points, 45.2 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points per game.
Timberwolves: 5-5, averaging 111.3 points, 46.6 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points.
INJURIES: Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns: day to day (thumb), Mitchell Robinson: out (ankle).
Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
