New York Knicks @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Dec 23, 2025
Knicks vs Timberwolves final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 115-104 on December 23, 2025 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 28 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
| Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 40 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 15 REB Josh Hart
- 8 AST Josh Hart
Timberwolves
- 38 PTS Anthony Edwards
- 16 REB Rudy Gobert
- 8 AST Donte DiVincenzo
Knicks vs Timberwolves Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart G | 42 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5-14 | 1-3 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 26 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 37 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-16 | 1-6 | 0-1 | +3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 34 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14-24 | 3-6 | 9-11 | +6 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 31 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9-22 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 29 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 3-5 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Tosan Evbuomwan F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert C | 37 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 32 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 3-7 | 2-4 | -11 |
| Julius Randle FC | 33 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-20 | 0-4 | 5-5 | +1 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 37 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15-27 | 4-10 | 4-6 | -2 |
| Mike Conley G | 29 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bones Hyland G | 25 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 3-9 | 0-0 | +24 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | +11 |
| Naz Reid CF | 24 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-12 | 2-9 | 0-0 | +11 |
Knicks vs Timberwolves Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Knicks by committing 11 turnovers to New York's 19. Minnesota moved to 20-10 and New York fell to 20-9.
Minnesota won three of the four quarters and tied the other. The Timberwolves took the first quarter 31-28 and the fourth 30-25. They led 58-52 at halftime and 85-79 after three. The Wolves also made 15 three-pointers to New York's 11 and attempted 8 more free throws than the Knicks.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 for New York, but Anthony Edwards answered with 38 for Minnesota. Josh Hart had 15 rebounds and 8 assists for the Knicks, while Rudy Gobert pulled down 16 rebounds. The Knicks shot 41 of 99 from the field. The Timberwolves hit 42 of 93 and had 25 assists to New York's 20.
The number to know: 55 rebounds for the Knicks against 42 for Minnesota, a gap that still did not change the result.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 41-99 | Field Goals | 42-93 |
| 41.4% | FG % | 45.2% |
| 11-30 | 3-Pointers | 15-46 |
| 36.7% | 3P % | 32.6% |
| 11-15 | Free Throws | 16-23 |
| 73.3% | FT % | 69.6% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 18 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Assists | 25 |
| 8 | Steals | 12 |
| 2 | Blocks | 9 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 21 | Fouls | 15 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 47.0% | 15.2% | 36.0% | 0.111 |
 Timberwolves | 53.2% | 9.6% | 21.3% | 0.172 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, December 23, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Heat 132-125 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs 76ers 107-116 Dec 19, 2025
- W @ Pacers 114-113 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Spurs 124-113 Dec 16, 2025
- W @ Magic 132-120 Dec 13, 2025
Timberwolves last 5
- W vs Bucks 103-100 Dec 21, 2025
- W vs Thunder 112-107 Dec 19, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 110-116 Dec 17, 2025
- W vs Kings 117-103 Dec 14, 2025
- W @ Warriors 127-120 Dec 12, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 5, 2025 Timberwolves @ Knicks 114-137
More NBA Games on Dec 23, 2025
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4114
Philadelphia 76ers4-1106Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-3109
Charlotte Hornets3-2126Top: Ball 23 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-4118
Cleveland Cavaliers3-1141Top: Mitchell 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-4126
Atlanta Hawks2-3123Top: Johnson 24 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-4111
Indiana Pacers2-394Top: Porter 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors3-1112
Miami Heat1-491Top: Barnes 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets2-2130
Dallas Mavericks3-2131Top: Flagg 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-1110
San Antonio Spurs3-2130Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0137
Utah Jazz1-4128Top: Aldama 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers4-1108
Phoenix Suns1-2132Top: Brooks 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons4-1136
Sacramento Kings0-4127Top: DeRozan 37 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-3110
Portland Trail Blazers3-0106Top: Avdija 25 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets5-0108
Los Angeles Clippers1-3128Top: Leonard 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the 76ers Oct 30; Timberwolves host the Clippers Oct 30.
Knicks vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Timberwolves on Dec 23, 2025?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 115-104 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 38 points.
What are the Knicks and Timberwolves records?
After this game the Knicks were 20-9 and the Timberwolves were 20-10 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Timberwolves?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 for the Knicks. Anthony Edwards scored 38 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Knicks vs Timberwolves season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Timberwolves game?
The Knicks beat the Timberwolves 137-114 on Nov 5, 2025 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Timberwolves?
Knicks-Timberwolves: Q1 28-31, Q2 24-27, Q3 27-27, Q4 25-30.
What is next for the Knicks and Timberwolves?
Knicks visit the 76ers on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Timberwolves host the Clippers on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET.