New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts toward a referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
NBA: Knicks Dominate Timberwolves As Karl-Anthony Towns Returns In Style
The New York Knicks secured a commanding 133-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Thursday's NBA game, with Karl-Anthony Towns delivering an outstanding performance. Towns, playing his first game against the Timberwolves since being traded to the Knicks before training camp, recorded 32 points, 20 rebounds, six assists, and made all five of his 3-point attempts. After spending nine NBA seasons with Minnesota, the former first-overall pick from the 2015 draft exploded for 19 points in the second quarter, helping the Knicks build a dominant 73-51 halftime lead. Mikal Bridges contributed 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists for New York (17-10). On the Timberwolves’ side, Julius Randle led with 24 points, while Anthony Edwards managed 17 points and nine rebounds.
NBA: Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
NBA: imberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works toward the basket
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works toward the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Minneapolis.
NBA: Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) works toward the basket
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) works toward the basket as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
NBA: Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) celebrates after making a 3-point shot
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New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
NBA: Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) reacts after missing a shot
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Minneapolis.
NBA: Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
NBA: Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a 3-point basket
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a 3-point basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
NBA: Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) works toward the basket
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) works toward the basket as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
NBA: Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) jump during the tip-off in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.
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