Knicks soar past Timberwolves with second-half rally

OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, and Mitchell Robinson led the charge as the New York Knicks overcame strong performances from former Knicks Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. The matchup once again highlighted the lasting legacy of the major trade that reshaped the team’s core.

Whenever the Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet, the contest still feels like a reflection on that pivotal trade. Randle, DiVincenzo, and Karl-Anthony Towns continue to play as if they have something to prove — to themselves, their fans, and the league. Each produced impressive numbers, showing flashes of the talent that once or still defines their respective teams.

Randle and DiVincenzo now profess to be past their anger at the trade that sent them out of New York.

Towns, meanwhile, has often said that joining New York, not far from his hometown in New Jersey, was like fulfilling a personal dream.

Despite the statistical showings from Minnesota’s stars, the Knicks secured a commanding 137–114 victory. Robinson dominated inside, and Brunson’s control of the tempo helped the Knicks improve to an undefeated 5–0 record at Madison Square Garden this season.

Randle tallied 32 points and DiVincenzo contributed 21, but even with Anthony Edwards returning to the Timberwolves lineup, it wasn’t enough to close the gap. After trailing by four at halftime, the Knicks surged ahead in the second half, turning an eight-point edge entering the fourth quarter into a decisive win.

Game Breakdown

Halftime score: Timberwolves led by 4.
Knicks scored 83 points in the second half.
Final score: Knicks 137, Timberwolves 114.
Knicks remain undefeated at home this season (5–0).

Author’s Summary

The Knicks’ strong second-half surge, powered by balanced scoring and control from Brunson, showcased their depth and momentum against a motivated Timberwolves team.

Newsday — 2025-11-06