Question 1

Who has won more games between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks?

Accepted Answer

The New York Knicks lead the all-time series 38-32 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 54.3% of their 70 meetings since the 1989-90 season. The two teams have never met in the playoffs. The most recent meeting was on December 23, 2025.

Question 2

What is the all-time head-to-head record between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks all-time record stands at 32-38 in favor of the New York Knicks across 70 total games. All 70 meetings have been during the regular season; the franchises have never faced each other in the NBA playoffs.

Question 3

Which team is on a winning streak in the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks series?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently riding a 1-game winning streak against the New York Knicks in this series. The longest winning streak in matchup history belongs to the New York Knicks at 11 consecutive wins. Recent momentum can be a useful signal when handicapping the next meeting, especially if one team is banged up or riding hot form.

Question 4

What is the average margin of victory in the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks matchup?

Accepted Answer

Games between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks are decided by an average of 10.1 points, which is typical for competitive NBA rivalries. The largest recorded blowout in this series is a 27-point 132-105 win by the New York Knicks on January 26, 2010. The MIN's biggest margin of victory is 21 points, while the NYK's is 27 points.

Question 5

How many times have the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks played each other?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks have played 70 all-time games since the 1989-90 season, spanning roughly 37 seasons. All meetings have come during the regular season. In the 2020s, the two teams have met 12 times, with the series tied.

Question 6

Have the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks ever met in the NBA playoffs?

Accepted Answer

No. The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks have never met in the NBA playoffs as of the most recent completed postseason. All 70 of their meetings have come during the regular season. If the two franchises do face off in a future postseason, it would be the first playoff matchup in the history of the rivalry.

Season ↓	MIN ↕	NYK ↕	Games ↕
2025–26	1	1	2
2024–25	1	1	2
2023–24	1	1	2
2022–23	1	1	2
2021–22	1	1	2
2020–21	1	1	2
2018–19	2	0	2
2017–18	2	0	2
2016–17	0	2	2
2015–16	0	2	2

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Date	Home	Away	Score	Winner
Dec 23, 2025	MIN	NYK	115–104	MIN
Nov 5, 2025	NYK	MIN	137–114	NYK
Jan 17, 2025	NYK	MIN	99–116	MIN
Dec 19, 2024	MIN	NYK	107–133	NYK
Jan 1, 2024	NYK	MIN	112–106	NYK
Nov 20, 2023	MIN	NYK	117–100	MIN
Mar 20, 2023	NYK	MIN	134–140	MIN
Nov 7, 2022	MIN	NYK	107–120	NYK
Jan 18, 2022	NYK	MIN	110–112	MIN
Dec 28, 2021	MIN	NYK	88–96	NYK

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head