Timberwolves vs. Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-22) play against the New York Knicks (22-22) at Madison Square Garden Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday January 18, 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 48, New York Knicks 37 (Q2 04:20) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Minnesota …

The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-22) play against the New York Knicks (22-22) at Madison Square Garden

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday January 18, 2022

Minnesota Timberwolves 43, New York Knicks 34 (Q2 06:20)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
come for the eurostep.
STAY FOR THE BENCH REACTION 🤣
#NBAAllStar @Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/M9SVCZTVNG – 8:23 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
There is a 22-year-old relative unknown who:
-Was a top recruit in H.S.
-Draft model darling
-Finally started getting a chance to play last season
-Is now the best rebounder by % among non-centers
Meet Jarred Vanderbilt, the cool as hell fan favorite:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/hi… – 8:22 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
There’s regular Knicks scoring MSG crowd reaction and then there’s Obi Toppin scoring reaction. Different decibel levels and categories. – 8:20 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Workin’ it around, knockin’ it down 🎯 pic.twitter.com/sTt1v4MP3l – 8:19 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Tough take, @RjBarrett6 😤 pic.twitter.com/wdlbkc3wH3 – 8:17 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Oh man, that move from Anthony Edwards. – 8:17 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves must be allergic to taking a double digit lead. – 8:16 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Anthony Edwards has that unique skill of being able to score consistently against quality team defense. – 8:15 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves are missing opportunities to extend this lead. Knicks have been really sloppy with the ball, but Wolves still up just seven – 8:12 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 30-23.
Towns is leading the way with 11 points on 4-6 shooting (2-3 3FG) and 3 rebounds, his seventh 10+ point first quarter of the season.
Edwards has added 8 points on 3-6 shooting. – 8:10 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
DLo with 3 fouls in the first quarter will really mess with the Wolves rotation.
The typical rotation is for DLo to play the start of the 2nd quarter with 4 bench players.
I think it’ll be Ant with the 2nd unit, which is very different. Ant rarely plays without KAT. – 8:10 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead 30-23 after the 1st quarter. Knicks commit 8 turnovers and are 1 of 8 from 3-point range. Towns with 11, Edwards with 8. – 8:09 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Timberwolves lead 30-23.
• Fournier 8 & 2
• Robinson 6 & 3
• Towns 11 & 3
• Edwards 8 pts – 8:09 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
👋 @noah_schnapp
📸 @DouglasElliman Celebrity Row pic.twitter.com/xV44ru0Vl4 – 8:05 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After missing Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves with a hand injury, Steph Curry isn’t listed on the latest injury report for the Warriors’ contest against the Pistons on Tues… warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/17/ste… – 8:00 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks having trouble throwing and catching the ball. Two straight sloppy turnovers. – 7:59 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
McDaniels checks in, matches up with Randle. He did a good job on Randle back in Minnesota. – 7:57 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves love to put DLo off-ball, guarding a wing so he can play free safety. A hiding spot.
That’s a little trickier tonight as those hiding spots are Barrett or Fournier. But Finch sticks with it, putting DLo on Fournier.
A DLo steal early, but also a few Fournier buckets. – 7:52 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the 6:58 mark of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead the Knicks 16-13.
Towns leads all with 8 points to go along with his 2 rebounds. – 7:52 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
*googles: “what’s Karl-Anthony Towns career high?” – 7:50 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Thibs just got T’d up wanting the and-1 on that Vanderbilt foul on Mitchell Robinson. – 7:49 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Saw Mitchell Robinson drive from the perimeter yesterday and RJ Barrett give up the ball on a fast break. You can’t predict basketball. – 7:43 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Key to this game:
The Wolves starters are a wrecking crew. This lineup is +33.3 points per 100 possessions, the second-best high volume lineup in the NBA! Knicks starters have to hang with them. – 7:42 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
As he readies for the opening tip, Karl-Anthony Towns pointed over to Thibodeau, who broke his game face to wave to his former player. – 7:42 PM
Mike Beuoy @inpredict
At last! My copy of “Blood in the Garden” from @Chris Herring arrived today.
Growing up in Indiana, those Pacers-Knicks series in the 90s solidified my NBA fandom.
Can’t wait to start this. pic.twitter.com/dfIPoooOen – 7:41 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said before the game transition would be key for the Wolves on offense, that he didn’t want to get in a halfcourt “wrestling match” with the Knicks. – 7:40 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
LET’S. GO. KNICKS. – 7:39 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
For folks who aren’t quite as big on reading, but still want to know the back-room history of those 90s Knicks: We’ve got you completely covered.
Can cop the audiobook version here: https://t.co/nhN07XlB5g pic.twitter.com/nfUvjozP7v – 7:22 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
The prep is done. Time to work. pic.twitter.com/3lNtYvW8FU – 7:20 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
almost time to hoop at the Mecca of Basketball. pic.twitter.com/aaJJYyveGN – 7:08 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Knicks
Nowell over 8.5 points
– Only time he hasn’t scored 8+ in last 14 games he rolled his ankle 90 seconds in
KAT over 1.5 made 3s
– They’ll push him out of post
DLo over 16.5 points
Robinson over 8.5 rebounds
Randle over 3.5 made free throws – 6:57 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kemba Walker is back in the starting lineup tonight for the Knicks. Missed nine games with a sore left knee. – 6:55 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Jaylen Nowell is AVAILABLE.
Jordan McLaughlin (Health & Safety Protocols) and Leandro Bolmaro (G League Assignment) are OUT. pic.twitter.com/MLzf3FL2Uz – 6:54 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
According to Second Spectrum, Josh Hart has 69 shots made in transition this year. That’s 3rd-most in the NBA behind only LeBron and Anthony Edwards.
He has scored or assisted in 104 in transition, behind just LeBron, Ant and LaMelo.
He’s also 7th in the NBA in fast break pts. – 6:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks say Kemba Walker is back in the lineup tonight after missing more than two weeks, and 10 games, with knee soreness. He will start. – 6:49 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Knicks say Kemba Walker (sore left knee) is available to play tonight and will start. – 6:49 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kemba Walker is starting, Knicks say. – 6:49 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kemba Walker is available and will start tonight, Knicks say. – 6:49 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Knicks say Kemba Walker (sore left knee) is available to play tonight and will start. – 6:49 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks say Kemba is playing – and starting tonight. – 6:49 PM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Kemba Walker (sore left knee) is available to play tonight and will start. – 6:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
ooo… Jaylen Nowell makes his first appearance on a @PrizePicks prop.
Sign me up for over 8.5
https://t.co/0Mz7b0lil2 pic.twitter.com/RCmFMhjiEG – 6:45 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Daily Dose of Drucker: Bill de Blasio said he won’t be running for governor. Unrelated, Ellis Island is reopening to process the multitudes who want into New York. – 6:29 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Asked Chris Finch, who’s doing a great job in Minnesota, about Julius Randle (who he coached in New Orleans):
“He’s probably the most physical offensive player in the league. Him and Zion are the players where it’s like hit first and just bounce off you and just keep coming. ” – 6:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Knicks allow a ton of 3s (4th most in the NBA), particularly from above the break.
The Wolves shoot a ton of 3s (3rd most in the NBA), particularly from above the break.
Finch when asked about that: “Offensively, we believe we’re flexible enough to take what they give us.” – 6:15 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Potential Knicks trade target Myles Turner out with worrying foot injury nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:03 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kemba Walker will warm up and see if he can go tonight. If not, will be his 10th straight missed game. – 6:02 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kemba is a game time decision and will warm up. Not always, but usually from Thibs that means the player is available – 5:48 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Kemba will warm up and decide if he will play. – 5:47 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kemba Walker is a game-time decision, Tom Thibodeau says. – 5:47 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
These @MichelobULTRA cans >>>
#NBAULTRACans x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/fAVT5oZ6DC – 5:30 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tomorrow’s game vs. Minnesota:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee soreness) is out.
Clint Capela (left ankle sprain) is out. – 5:19 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For tomorrow’s game vs. Minnesota:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee soreness) is out.
Clint Capela (left ankle sprain) is out. – 5:00 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
A really strong write-up and film breakdown of Jaylen Nowell here by @MSchindlerNBA
Secret’s out…
basketballnews.com/stories/jaylen… – 4:14 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
I was really fascinated by how much/how aggressively the Knicks and the league were at odds. The Knicks started doing stuff just to get under league officials’ skin after awhile, just to be petty. fivethirtyeight.com/features/in-th… – 3:41 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
This past weekend, The Captain’s @GSU_TIGERS jersey was retired. Congrats to the legend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/BM4TLJPdLD – 3:00 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Per @StatsPerform, Over his last eight games, D’Angelo Russell has double-digit assists in six different contests and has a total of 79 assists in that span. That is the most assists Russell has ever had in an eight-game span in his seven NBA seasons.
#NBAAllStar @D’Angelo Russell pic.twitter.com/XmqzpzVgMD – 2:59 PM

Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
On the #NewYork #Sportsbetting front: 4 most active books #FanDuel #DraftKings, #Caesars & Rush Street/BetRivers took in a combined $150 million in wagers the 1st weekend according to PlayNY.
NY projected to surpass Arizona’s $291M record for 1st month of operation
#SportsBiz – 2:51 PM
Obi Toppin @obitoppin1
Fired up to be involved! #SolanaNFTs with @metaplex are the future. blockworks.co/metaplex-found… – 2:50 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
One last book excerpt, with @FiveThirtyEight: In the 1990s, the Knicks fought everyone, including David Stern fivethirtyeight.com/features/in-th… – 2:40 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Knicks-Wolves have about same record but Minnesota favored by 3 at Garden tonight. Knicks beat Wolves in Minnie in what was a competitive game when Wolves were absolutely decimated by Covid-19. – 2:31 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Congrats to @BallySportsNOR‘s @MarneyGellner for being named the 2021 @NSMASportsMedia Minnesota Sportscaster of the Year!
nationalsportsmedia.org/news/brown-kir… – 2:14 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
New York’s four mobile sportsbook operators took in a total of $150 million (!!) in wagers in their first WEEKEND, according to data released by the state Tuesday.
650,000 unique player accounts were set up.
The State projects $249 million in revenue in fiscal year 2022. – 2:06 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The @Dallas Mavericks and Grizzlies are the only teams currently with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games. The Mavs’ lone loss was last Wednesday at the NYK (108-85). The Grizzlies’ lone loss was last Friday at home to the #Mavs (112-85). – 2:03 PM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
Had @DragonflyJonez & @Dan Favale on the latest episode of @TheJabStepPod to discuss:
🏀’98-‘99 Knicks
🏀Penny appreciation
🏀which rule change(s) they’d want
🏀which player from ‘95 they’d swap with a current player and more!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 1:37 PM