US EditionAnunoby and Brunson Help Knicks Rout Timberwolves 137-114 in Anthony Edwards' Return From Injury
Anthony Edwards returned after a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury but the Knicks dominated with 31 second-chance points and won 137-114 at Madison Square Garden.
- On Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 as Anthony Edwards returned after missing four games.
- After straining a right hamstring on Oct. 26, Anthony Edwards missed four games, was upgraded to questionable, cleared for full contact, and practiced with the Timberwolves before Wednesday.
- New York's second-half surge featured the Knicks outscoring the Timberwolves 40-28 in the third quarter while shooting 61% and converting five turnovers, plus grabbing 21 offensive rebounds for 31 second-chance points.
- The victory improved the Knicks to a perfect 5-0 at Madison Square Garden and extended their homestand start to three wins, while Minnesota's two-game winning streak ended and the Timberwolves sit 4-3 this season.
- Edwards remains a central factor for Minnesota, averaging 25.7 points this season despite missing four games; coaches warned of potential limitations in his first games back.
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Anunoby and Brunson help Knicks rout Timberwolves 137-114 in Anthony Edwards' return from injury
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 23 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the New York Knicks spoiled Anthony Edwards' return to the Minnesota Timberwolves' lineup with a 137-114 victory on Wednesday night.
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Anunoby and Brunson help Knicks rout Timberwolves 137-114 in Anthony Edwards’ return from injury
NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 23 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the New York Knicks spoiled Anthony Edwards' return to the Minnesota Timberwolves' lineup with a 137-114 victory on Wednesday night.
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