The revamped New York Knicks host familiar faces now wearing Minnesota Timberwolves colors on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. This matchup carries both emotion and intrigue as former teammates face off under the spotlight.
Anthony Edwards has been upgraded to questionable as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain, making his participation uncertain. Fans will, however, see former Knicks players Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, who moved to Minnesota in the trade for Karl-Anthony Towns last season.
Despite neither side looking like an early conference finals contender, both teams enter this game with winning records after strong showings on Monday night against struggling opponents. The season is still young, giving both squads time to find rhythm and identity.
The Knicks have embraced a new offensive system centered on movement and pace, a refreshing change after years of stagnant play during Randle’s earlier tenure. This approach has boosted their 3-point volume to 43.9 attempts per game, the third-highest in the NBA, though their accuracy remains modest at 36.5 percent.
In contrast, the Timberwolves rely heavily on isolation scoring. They currently lead the league in points per game from iso plays (12.7) but sit last in potential assists (38.7), indicating a slower, more individualistic offensive rhythm.
“There’s a clear contrast in styles between these two.”
The Knicks’ new motion offense meets the Timberwolves’ iso-heavy playstyle in a matchup loaded with storylines and former teammates at Madison Square Garden.