Karl-Anthony Towns received a warm welcome back to Minnesota during the New York Knicks' visit to Target Center. The Timberwolves honored him with a tribute video highlighting his nine seasons in Minneapolis, showcasing his key achievements, including his 60-point game and community contributions.

Despite Towns' modest performance with six rebounds and three points, the Timberwolves led the Knicks 33-32 after the first quarter, with Julius Randle leading the scoring for the hosts.