Through 1 Quarter
The New York Knicks need a win to get to even, but right now it could go either way. They have emerged as the frontrunner after one quarter and are ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves 38-29.
Power forward Julius Randle has led the way so far for the Knicks, as he has shot 5-for-7 from downtown and has recorded 15 points and three boards. Minnesota has been relying on power forward Karl-Anthony Towns, who has eight points and two assists along with seven rebounds, and shooting guard Jaylen Nowell, who has six points.
This is the most points New York has had yet this year going into the second quarter.
Who’s Playing
New York @ Minnesota
Current Records: New York 4-5; Minnesota 5-5
What to Know
This Monday, the New York Knicks are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.89 points per game. They will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road at 9:15 p.m. ET Monday at Target Center. New York and the Timberwolves are even-steven over their past 12 head-to-heads (6-6).
This past Saturday, the Knicks lost to the Boston Celtics at home by a decisive 133-118 margin. New York’s defeat shouldn’t obscure the performances of point guard Jalen Brunson, who posted a double-double on 22 points and ten dimes, and power forward Julius Randle, who had 29 points in addition to nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the matchup between Minnesota and the Houston Rockets this past Saturday was still a pretty decisive one as Minnesota wrapped it up with a 129-117 win at home. It was another big night for Minnesota’s power forward Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 25 points and six assists along with nine boards.
New York is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the team is 1-3 ATS when expected to lose.
Minnesota’s victory lifted them to 5-5 while New York’s loss dropped them down to 4-5. We’ll see if the Timberwolves can repeat their recent success or if the Knicks bounce back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 9:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Bally Sports – North
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.00
Odds
The Timberwolves are a 3.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 4.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Minnesota and New York both have six wins in their last 12 games.
- Jan 18, 2022 – Minnesota 112 vs. New York 110
- Dec 28, 2021 – New York 96 vs. Minnesota 88
- Mar 31, 2021 – Minnesota 102 vs. New York 101
- Feb 21, 2021 – New York 103 vs. Minnesota 99
- Mar 10, 2019 – Minnesota 103 vs. New York 92
- Feb 22, 2019 – Minnesota 115 vs. New York 104
- Mar 23, 2018 – Minnesota 108 vs. New York 104
- Jan 12, 2018 – Minnesota 118 vs. New York 108
- Dec 02, 2016 – New York 118 vs. Minnesota 114
- Nov 30, 2016 – New York 106 vs. Minnesota 104
- Feb 20, 2016 – New York 103 vs. Minnesota 95
- Dec 16, 2015 – New York 107 vs. Minnesota 102
