Edwards scores 17 points as Timberwolves lose to Knicks 100-95

2025-10-10 05:11

On October 10th , the NBA preseason continued, with the New York Knicks defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-95. Timberwolves star Edwards scored 17 points and 3 rebounds, while Julius Randle added 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Knicks, Towns scored 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists against his former team, while Bridges contributed 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

The Knicks started the game on a 7-2 run, but the Timberwolves quickly responded, taking a 21-20 lead at the end of the first quarter . The Timberwolves went on the offensive in the second quarter, leading 44-38 at halftime . Bridges hit two consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter to help the Knicks keep the lead close, but the Timberwolves still led 71-63 heading into the final quarter.

The Knicks tied the score and briefly took the lead in the final stages of the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves quickly stopped the bleeding, and the game ended in a 90-90 tie that forced overtime. In overtime, the Knicks showed stronger execution, leveraging solid defense and key scoring to secure a narrow 100-95 victory.

Knicks player statistics

Bridges had 15 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist , and 3 steals; Brunson had 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Towns had 10 points, 11 rebounds , 2 assists, 2 steals , and 1 block.

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards had 17 points, 3 rebounds , 1 steal and 1 block; Randle had 16 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist; Terrence Shannon Jr. had 11 points , 8 rebounds and 1 assist.