Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
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Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Knicks outlasted the Timberwolves 103-85. Every possession went the Knicks way. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.