The Minnesota Timberwolves managed to get out to a lead, but also managed to blow it to allow the New York Knicks a comeback win from Madison Square Garden.
The good news is thatRicky Rubiowas pretty darn close to the very rare quadruple-double with a nine point, 12 assist, 10 rebound and eight steal game against the New York Knicks. The bad news is the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled the great performance bylosing 107-102 in New York.
The Wolves were without a pair of starters withKevin Garnettbeing out due to ‘rest’ andKevin Martinbeing out due to a hand injury. Minnesota did score a pair of double-doubles fromKarl-Anthony Townswho went for 25 points and 10 rebounds andGorgui Diengwho had 14 points and 10 boards.
Andrew Wigginswas the only other Timberwolves player to score in the 20’s with a 23 point night.Zach LaVinewas right behind with 19 points off the bench.
The Wolves played six off the bench and only three players off the bench scored. Lavine had a nice night,Shabazz Muhammadput in eight andNemanja Bjelicascored one bucket for two points.
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It was billed as the battle of the rookies and KAT won the head-to-head battle withKristaps Porzingison Wednesday night. Porzingis scored 11 points, notched seven blocks and grabbed six rebounds in the game.
Arron Afflalowas the high scorer for the Knicks with a 29 point showing.Carmelo Anthonywas the only other New Yorker to score in the 20’s with a 20 point contest.Lance Thomasscored 14 andLangston Gallowayscored 12 points off the bench for the home team.
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The Timberwolves next take the court on Friday when they host the Sacramento Kings.
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