Big Second Half by the Knicks, destroyed the Timberwolves

New York, NY- The New York Knicks hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden, and continued their undefeated start at home, making it five straight since their season started. After a back-and-forth first half, the Knicks hit the gas and pulled away inthe second half by defeating the Timberwolves by a final score of 137-114.

Former Knick Julius Randle led all scorers with 32 Points. It was OG Anunoby who led all Knicks scorers with 25 points, 10 for 17 on field goal shooting, and 3 for 5 behind the 3pt line. Jalen Brunson came in second with 23 points, 9 for 20 on field goal shooting and 3 for 7 behind the 3pt line.

First Half: Timberwolves started strong, then finished strong at the half

The Timberwolves began on a 13-4 run in the first quarter, but the Knicks finally got their game together and took the lead. Late in the second quarter, the Timberswolves found a way to retake the lead as the Knicks were shooting cold. The Wolves had a four-point lead at 58-54 at the half.

Second Half: New York revved back up and never lost the lead

The Knicks had their halftime talk inside their locker room and tore it up on the court. They put a 40-spot in the third quarter and continued their dominance against the Timberwolves. They broke away for good inside the fourth quarter to take a 23-point lead and held it. A team effort all around to earn their fifth straight win at home.

Key Stats

New York: 55 for 113 FG, 19 for 42 3PTS, 8 for 9 FT
WOLVES: 40 for 83 FG, 19 for 40 3PTS, 15 for 17 FT
LARGEST LEAD: 23 Points by New York
MOST POINTS: New York with 83 points in the entire second half

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