Karl-Anthony Towns returned to Minnesota for the first time as a visiting player, reflecting on his nine seasons with the Timberwolves. He expressed mixed emotions about the experience but excelled on the court, scoring 32 points and grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a decisive 133-107 victory.

Despite the loss, former teammate Anthony Edwards shared his happiness for Towns, who was traded to the Knicks in a blockbuster deal. Towns reminisced about his time in Minnesota, acknowledging the strong bonds he formed with his former teammates.