Knicks takeaways from Sunday's 103-92 loss to the Timberwolves

Knicks' losing streak reaches six games

3/11/2019, 2:13 AM
New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson drives to the basket and shoots a layup past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie in the first half at Target Center. / Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson drives to the basket and shoots a layup past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie in the first half at Target Center. / Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports

The Knicks' losing streak reached six games as New York lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-92 on Sunday at Target Center. >> Box score

Things to know about Sunday's game

1. Damyean Dotson scored 26 points while DeAndre Jordan was limited to just two points on 1-of-8 shooting as New York maintained its spot for last place in the NBA. Mitchell Robinson blocked five shots.

2. Taj Gibson led the Timberwolves, who were playing without Karl-Anthony Towns, with 25 points. Jeff Teague scored 20 points and recorded 10 assists.

3. Though the Knicks led 30-27 midway through the second period, Minnesota went on a 20-7 run capped by a Teague layup to take a 47-37 lead with 2:27 remaining in the second quarter.

4. The Knicks, who committed 17 turnovers, trailed by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter.


Highlights


What's next

The Knicks face the Indiana Pacers on the road on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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