New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 23, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns erupted for 40 points and 13 rebounds to lead New York's offensive charge, yet the Knicks still fell 115–104 to Minnesota in a game that landed well short of expectations. The market had set the total at 230.5, but a deliberate first half—which combined for 110 points—set the tone for an evening that finished at 219, an 11.5-point Under. DAGGER leaned Under pregame, and it cashed.

The opening quarter was the game's only high-volume affair, with both teams combining for 59 points. After that, the pace flattened considerably. Q2 dipped to a combined 51 points, and while Q3 recovered slightly to 54, the fourth quarter matched Q2's sluggish 55-point total. Anthony Edwards kept Minnesota competitive with 38 points and 2 assists, while Julius Randle added 25 points and 6 rebounds. Tyler Kolek contributed a well-rounded 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Knicks. Despite Towns's brilliance and Kolek's playmaking, New York's 25-point fourth quarter proved too quiet to overcome the deficit, even as Rudy Gobert anchored Minnesota's interior with 11 points and 16 boards. The Timberwolves' 113.0 points allowed per game over their last ten contests proved formidable enough to neutralize a star-studded Knicks offense that had been averaging 121.4 per game entering the night.