Minnesota at New York

Minnesota remembers the shellacking it took from the Knicks on Dec. 19 when New York won 133-107 on the Timberwolves' home court. They will be out to avenge that defeat and the Knicks have lost five of eight as they have been lacking defensively. New York did get a 125-119 overtime victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday when Jalen Brunson scored 38 points. It was two nights after they lost at home to Detroit 124-119 for the Knicks' third loss in four home games. Minnesota has won five of seven road games and four of six overall. The Timberwolves come off a tough 116-115 loss to Golden State after falling behind 34-12 at the end of the first quarter. New York has shown a lack of depth and it used only eight players against the 76ers. Also, the Knicks aren't likely to shoot 53 percent overall and 43 percent on 3-pointers in consecutive games. Take the Timberwolves.