Knicks outlast Timberwolves in first meeting since blockbuster trade

The New York Knicks survived the
Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA preseason games 115-110
Monday night at the Madison Square Garden in New
York. 

The game marked the first time
the two teams faced each other following their blockbuster trade
two weeks ago. Minnesota notably sent former franchise player and
star Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for Julius Randle,
Donte DiVincenzo, and a future 1st round pick. 

The Knicks cruised to their
third straight win in the preseason with Towns leading the way, who
had 16 points and 16 rebounds in 29 minutes against his former
team. Towns and close friend Anthony Edwards shared some cool and
funny moments in the game, laughing and pointing at each
other. 

Edwards finished with 31 points
with an impressive 8-13 shooting from three in Minnesota’s loss.
This was a strong effort for the young star following his
productive summer playing for Team USA in the Olympics and he’s off
to a great start this season.

Randle was not yet able to make
his debut for the Timberwolves in the preseason but he has been
ramping up and will play in Minnesota’s next game against the
Chicago Bulls. 

DiVincenzo on the other hand,
continued his strong preseason play with 15 points and 7 assists.
He has developed a nice chemistry with Timberwolves superstar
Anthony Edwards and is one of the main reasons for Minnesota
trading away their franchise cornerstone. DiVincenzo figures to be
a rotation player for the Timberwolves from the get-go and should
have some starter minutes in place of aging Mike
Conley.