The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 117-100, at Target Center on Monday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Timberwolves led by three points after one quarter. Neither side could create much separation in the second, while the Knicks trimmed it to a two-point game at the break. The hosts came out on another level in the third and outscored the Knicks, 35-19, in the quarter to make it an 18-point difference heading into the final quarter. The Knicks could not come up with a solution in the fourth, as the Timberwolves cruised to their second straight win, moving to 6-0 at home on the season.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 23 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 39 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns followed up with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks, while Rudy Gobert added 16 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. The Timberwolves shot 51.2 percent from the field, including 11-for-34 from deep.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 25 points, four rebounds and six assists, in 36 minutes. Julius Randle totaled 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley chipped in 15 points, off the bench. The Knicks shot 34.8 percent from the field, including 9-for-38 from long range.

The Knicks (8-6) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Heat on Friday. The Timberwolves (10-3) play host to the 76ers on Wednesday.