Wolves top Towns for 1st time in Minnesota return

"MINNEAPOLIS -- Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle had 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points, 16 rebounds and his reliably fierce rim protection for the Wolves (20-10), who have won 10 of 12."

"Towns scored a season-high 40 points before fouling out in the final minute for the Knicks (20-9) in the absence of fellow All-Star Jalen Brunson, who rested his previously injured ankle. Tyler Kolek started for Brunson and had 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Brunson, who had 47 points in a win over Miami on Sunday, joined OG Anunoby (ankle), Miles McBride (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) on the shelf to leave the backcourt thin -- and make Towns the go-to scorer in his homecoming game against his original team."

"Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his first game back at Target Center a year ago, when the Knicks won 133-107. He didn't play in the rematch in New York the next month, a 116-99 win for the Wolves. Earlier this season, Towns had 15 points toward a 137-114 victory over Minnesota at Madison Square Garden. These matchups are emotional for Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, too, whom the Wolves acquired in the stunning trade before last season that sent their cornerstone East. Randle came alive down the stretch, flexing to the crowd after a couple of tough shots to help the Wolves recover from a 16-point lead they squandered earlier and build their advantage back to 17 late in the fourth quarter."

Anthony Edwards scored 38 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 115-104. Karl-Anthony Towns had a season-high 40 points but fouled out in the final minute. Julius Randle finished with 25 points, 17 coming in the fourth quarter, and Rudy Gobert added 11 points and 16 rebounds while anchoring rim protection. The Wolves improved to 20-10 and have won 10 of 12. New York rested All-Star Jalen Brunson and also missed OG Anunoby, Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, leaving Tyler Kolek to start and produce 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Towns' return to Target Center revived previous matchups, and Randle energized the crowd late.

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