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Timberwolves defeat Knicks in NBA preseason clash
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Timberwolves defeat Knicks in NBA preseason clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 122-104 in their NBA preseason game on 12 October. The Timberwolves secured the win on the Knicks' home court in New York City, extending their strong start to the preseason.

This result leaves the Knicks without a win in three preseason games, placing them 15th in the NBA standings with a goal difference of minus 43. Their recent form shows three consecutive losses, including narrow defeats to the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Timberwolves, based in Minneapolis and competing in the Western Conference's Northwest Division, have won three of their four preseason games so far. They currently sit second in the standings with a positive goal difference of 27 and a recent run of wins against Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks.

The Knicks, representing Manhattan, New York City, face a challenging preseason as they prepare for the regular NBA season. The Timberwolves continue to build momentum ahead of their next fixtures in the competition.

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