The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-95 in overtime on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 15 points.
Minnesota took a 21-20 edge after the first quarter. Anthony Edwards scored 17 points for the Timberwolves.
The Knicks trailed 44-38 at halftime despite Jalen Brunson’s 11 points. Julius Randle added 16 points and five rebounds for Minnesota.
The third quarter ended with New York ahead 63-71. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks.
Overtime saw six lead changes in the final minute. Brunson scored the go-ahead layup with 37 seconds left to secure the victory.
The Knicks scored 38 points in the paint and outrebounded Minnesota 55-55. New York forced 23 turnovers while committing 11.
Minnesota shot 37.6% from the field. The Timberwolves scored 28 points inside.
Bridges grabbed four rebounds and three steals. Edwards added three assists but turned it over three times.
Brunson dished three assists in 27 minutes. Towns blocked one shot and added two steals.
Randle shot 4-of-10 from the field. Jaden McDaniels scored seven points with six rebounds.
Donte DiVincenzo sat out for Minnesota. OG Anunoby played 24 minutes with eight points for New York.
Josh Hart did not suit up for the Knicks. Naz Reid added nine points off the bench for the Timberwolves.
New York’s bench produced 45 points. Minnesota reserves scored 46.
This win moves the Knicks to 3-0 in preseason. The Timberwolves fall to 1-2.
