Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) works toward the basket 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)

A worker for the Minnesota Timberwolves fixes a net, causing a delay to the start of the NBA basketball game with the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)