Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 116-99 victory against the New York Knicks, scoring 36 points and grabbing a season-high 13 rebounds. Edwards showcased his shooting prowess with eight 3-pointers, while Naz Reid contributed significantly, going a perfect 6 for 6 from behind the arc and finishing with 23 points and eight rebounds. The Timberwolves matched their season-best performance with 22 made 3-pointers out of 40 attempts.

In contrast, Julius Randle struggled to find his scoring rhythm, managing only eight points in his return to New York after being traded to Minnesota. Jalen Brunson was the standout for the Knicks, netting 26 points, but the team succumbed to their sixth loss in nine games. Meanwhile, the Celtics broke their shooting slump with a dominant 121-94 win over the Magic, driven by Jayson Tatum's 30 points.