New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) looks to pass as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns acknowledges the crowd before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots over New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns watches as a tribute video is played honoring his time playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves before an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a 3-point shot over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) jump during the tip-off in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)