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Timberwolves Defeat Knicks 115-104 at Target Center

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Target Center

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Quick answers

Who won New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat New York Knicks 115-104 at Target Center on December 23, 2025.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 115-104 victory over the New York Knicks at the Target Center. This win improved the Timberwolves' home record to 21-10, while the Knicks fell to 20-10 on the road. The game was notable as it marked the third meeting between these two teams this season, with the series now tied 1-1. The Timberwolves had previously lost to the Knicks 114-137 in their first encounter on November 6, 2025, but they rebounded strongly in this game.

Both teams entered the contest with solid recent form. The Timberwolves boasted a record of 8-2 over their last ten games, with an average of 118.2 points scored and 113.0 points allowed. They were on a two-game winning streak, having defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 and the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 in their last two outings. Conversely, the Knicks also held an 8-2 record in their last ten games, averaging 121.4 points scored and 112.7 points allowed. They were coming off a win against the Miami Heat, where they triumphed 132-125, but had lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 107-116 in their previous game.

At home, the Timberwolves had a record of 5-2 in their last seven games, while the Knicks had a 5-1 record in their last six away games. This matchup featured a significant injury for the Timberwolves, as Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out due to an Achilles injury. The Knicks faced uncertainty with Jalen Brunson and Mohamed Diawara both listed as day-to-day due to wrist and finger injuries, respectively.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Timberwolves with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -278. The total points were set at 230.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0, indicating expectations for a competitive game.

The game conditions were typical for a winter evening in Minnesota, with the indoor environment at the Target Center providing a controlled atmosphere for both teams to showcase their skills.

As the game unfolded, the Timberwolves established a lead that they maintained throughout the contest. Key moments included a driving dunk by Anthony Edwards that pushed the Timberwolves' lead to 113-102 late in the fourth quarter. The Knicks attempted to mount a comeback with scoring plays from Josh Hart and Julius Randle, but the Timberwolves' defense held strong, and Mike Conley sealed the game with free throws.

The final score reflected the Timberwolves' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and execute their game plan effectively against the Knicks. This victory not only bolstered their standings but also provided a significant confidence boost as they look to build on this success in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -7.5	230.5 o -105 / u -115	New York Knicks +225 · Minnesota Timberwolves -278

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Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks

Leaders

PointsAnthony Edwards38Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsDonte DiVincenzo8Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert16Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsKarl-Anthony Towns40New York Knicks
AssistsTyler Kolek8New York Knicks
ReboundsJosh Hart15New York Knicks

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2118.2 scored · 113 allowed per game5-2 at home

W103-100vs Milwaukee BucksDec 22
W112-107vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 20
L110-116vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 18
W117-103vs Sacramento KingsDec 15
W127-120at Golden State WarriorsDec 13
L105-108vs Phoenix SunsDec 9
W109-106vs LA ClippersDec 7
W125-116at New Orleans PelicansDec 5
W149-142at New Orleans PelicansDec 3
W125-112vs San Antonio SpursDec 1

New York Knicks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W1121.4 scored · 112.7 allowed per game3-1 away

W132-125vs Miami HeatDec 21
L107-116vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 20
W114-113at Indiana PacersDec 19
W124-113vs San Antonio SpursDec 17
W132-120at Orlando MagicDec 13
W117-101at Toronto RaptorsDec 10
W106-100vs Orlando MagicDec 7
W146-112vs Utah JazzDec 6
W119-104vs Charlotte HornetsDec 4
L117-123at Boston CelticsDec 3

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	New York Knicks	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	41-99	42-93
Field goal %	41	45
Three-pointers	11-30	15-46
Three-point %	37	33
Free throws	11-15	16-23
Free throw %	73	70
Rebounds	55	42
Offensive rebounds	18	10
Defensive rebounds	37	32
Assists	20	25
Steals	8	12
Blocks	2	9
Turnovers	19	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	22	20
Fast-break points	16	20
Points in the paint	54	42
Fouls	21	15
Largest lead	4	17
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	6	88

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter71-71Anthony Edwards makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter71-73Anthony Edwards makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter71-74Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-75Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter71-78Anthony Edwards makes 27-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter74-78Jordan Clarkson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter74-80Anthony Edwards makes 1-foot running dunk (Jaylen Clark assists)
3rd Quarter76-80Tyler Kolek makes 4-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter76-81Rudy Gobert makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
3rd Quarter76-82Rudy Gobert makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
3rd Quarter79-82Mohamed Diawara makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter79-85Jaylen Clark makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Edwards assists)
4th Quarter79-88Naz Reid makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Clark assists)
4th Quarter81-88Karl-Anthony Towns makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter83-88Mikal Bridges makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter83-89Rudy Gobert makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter83-91Julius Randle makes driving layup
4th Quarter83-93Julius Randle makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter85-93Karl-Anthony Towns makes running layup
4th Quarter85-95Julius Randle makes 12-foot two point shot (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter85-97Julius Randle makes 1-foot running dunk
4th Quarter87-97Tyler Kolek makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter90-97Tyler Kolek makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter90-99Julius Randle makes running layup (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter90-100Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter90-102Julius Randle makes two point shot
4th Quarter90-103Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-104Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-106Anthony Edwards makes driving dunk
4th Quarter92-106Karl-Anthony Towns makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter92-109Donte DiVincenzo makes 22-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter95-109Karl-Anthony Towns makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter97-109Josh Hart makes two point shot
4th Quarter100-109Josh Hart makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter100-111Julius Randle makes 11-foot two point shot
4th Quarter102-111Josh Hart makes tip shot
4th Quarter102-113Anthony Edwards makes driving dunk (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter104-113Tyler Kolek makes two point shot
4th Quarter104-114Mike Conley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-115Mike Conley makes free throw 2 of 2