The New York Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, December 23, at Target Center in Minneapolis, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET. New York enters with a 20-8 record, while Minnesota sits at 19-10.
The Knicks are on a one-game winning streak after defeating Miami 132-125 on December 21, following a 107-116 loss to Philadelphia on December 19. The Timberwolves carry a two-game winning streak, beating Milwaukee 103-100 on December 21 and Oklahoma City 112-107 on December 19.
This season, New York won the lone matchup against Minnesota 137-114 on November 5 at home. Tuesday’s contest will test both teams’ depth amid key injuries.
New York will be without OG Anunoby (left ankle soreness), Jalen Brunson (right ankle injury management), Miles McBride (left ankle sprain), Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain), Guerschon Yabusele (illness), and Pacome Dadiet (G League assignment).
Minnesota’s injury list includes Joe Ingles (personal reasons), Joan Beringer (G League assignment), Enrique Freeman (G League two-way), and Rocco Zikarsky (G League two-way). Jaden McDaniels is listed as questionable with a left oblique contusion.
For New York, Brunson leads scoring at 29.1 points per game, adding 6.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds. Mikal Bridges averages 17.0 points with 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributes 21.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Josh Hart provides 12.2 points and 7.9 rebounds.
Minnesota relies on Anthony Edwards, who averages 28.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Julius Randle adds 22.5 points with 7.2 rebounds, while McDaniels contributes 15.0 points and 4.6 rebounds. Rudy Gobert posts 11.5 points and 10.9 rebounds per contest, with Donte DiVincenzo adding 14.0 points and 4.4 rebounds.
