The Knicks nearly blew a 21-point lead for their second straight loss… but they didn’t! They beat the Timberwolves at home and got back to within a game of .500 behind huge performances by Julius Randle and RJ Barrett.

Key Stats

Julius Randle: 25 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-16 shooting, 2-4 from three, 7-8 free throws

RJ Barrett: 21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 10-20 shooting

Nerlens Noel: 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks

Alec Burks: 13 points, 6 rebounds