Feeling high and mighty after convincing victories over cellar dwellers Charlotte and Brooklyn, Minnesota consumed a heavy dose of reality Wednesday in New York.

The Knicks lit Minnesota’s defense up en route to a runaway 137-114 victory for New York at Madison Square Garden, which spoiled Anthony Edwards‘ return to the Wolves’ lineup.

Here are takeaways from the Timberwolves’ defeat:

Anthony Edwards returned to action after missing the team’s last four games with a hamstring strain. While Edwards was reportedly set to miss two weeks with the ailment, Grade 1 hamstring strains typically carry a 7-to-10 day recovery window.

Wednesday marked the 10th day since Edwards suffered the strain. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told reporters pregame the guard was “itching” to get back on the flo

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