The New York Knicks are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in an interconference showdown.
New York enters Tuesday’s game with a 20-8 record after defeating the Miami Heat at home on Sunday.
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In Sunday’s victory over the Heat, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 47 points and eight assists while Mikal Bridges added 24 points and four assists of his own.
Now New York will try to grab another victory on Tuesday night in a tough road matchup against the Timberwolves.
On the other side, Minnesota enters Tuesday’s contest with a 19-10 record after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Sunday.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) © Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves as he ended the game with 24 points, four rebounds and six assists while Donte DiVincenzo recorded 18 points, five rebounds and four assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby Play?
For the Knicks, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Brunson and OG Anunoby.
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New York has ruled out Brunson due to right ankle injury management as he will miss his first game since November 17.
With Brunson sidelined, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson could both have larger roles against the Timberwolves, especially with Miles McBride still out due to an ankle injury.
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The Knicks have also ruled out Anunoby due to left ankle soreness as he will miss his first game since December 3.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
With Anunoby sidelined, Mitchell Robinson and Mohamed Diawara could both be in line for larger roles.
Guerschon Yabusele has also been ruled out with an illness while Landry Shamet remains sidelined while recovering from a right shoulder sprain.
Timberwolves Injury Report, Will Jaden McDaniels, Joe Ingles Play?
On the other side, the Timberwolves have two players listed on their injury report, including forward Jaden McDaniels.
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Minnesota has listed McDaniels as questionable due to a left oblique contusion that caused him to exit Sunday’s victory over the Bucks early.
If McDaniels is sidelined against the Knicks, Naz Reid and Mike Conley could both have larger roles.
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The Timberwolves have ruled out Joe Ingles due to personal reasons, though he has not seen much playing time this season as he has fallen out of the rotation.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Knicks and Timberwolves from the Target Center at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.