The New York Knicks (20*-8) head to Minnesota with the wind at their backs. They’ve won 11 of their last 13 and an NBA Cup full of money. Tonight they’ll be shorthanded, though, with a tough test before
them. The rested Timberwolves (19-10) have won nine of their last 13, and led by Anthony Edwards, they’re a top-10 unit on both sides of the floor. Meanwhile, our heroes will be without Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Miles McBride, and Guerschon Yabusele. That puts added pressure on Karl-Anthony Towns, returning to Minnesota, to lead a short-handed group against a deep, physical Wolves squad with home-court advantage.
Will Tyler Kolek get his first career start? Will Mohamed Diawara play 20 minutes? Tune in, Knicks fans. Tip-off is 8 pm EST on MSG. This is your game thread. This is Canis Hoopus. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams in the thread. Mind your manners. And go Knicks!
* Should be one more, but the Cup final doesn’t count.
