The NBA Panel covered the New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks opened the New Year with a 112-106 win over the Timberwolves. New York was led by Julius Randle who put up a MVP performance finishing with 39 points, and 9 rebounds. The Knicks withstood every run Minnesota could put together. The Timberwolves were led in scoring by Anthony Edward’s 35 PTS.