Karl-Anthony Towns received an enthusiastic welcome back from Timberwolves fans during his return to Target Center, highlighted by a tribute video and cheers for his early performance. However, the mood shifted as the Timberwolves struggled in the second quarter, allowing the New York Knicks to dominate the game.

Towns excelled, scoring 32 points and grabbing 20 rebounds, nearly achieving a triple-double. His impressive performance helped the Knicks secure a decisive 133-107 victory over Minnesota, despite a strong start from Julius Randle for the Wolves.