The Knicks, meanwhile, were inefficient offensively without Karl-Anthony Towns, who sat in street clothes — though not in Eagles gear this time — while nursing a sprained thumb. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points but shot just 9-for-23 with five assists. No other Knick had 20 points.

Those hands proved capable enough to earn a crucial interconference victory on Friday night, as a dominant posting from Edwards generated a 116-99 decision for the Wolves on the n