Friday’s game was a far cry from Dec. 19, when the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves in Minnesota, 133-107. That night, Edwards scored just 17 points on 16 shots, deferring to Randle, who was still acclimating to his new team after the trade.

Julius Randle’s return to MSG was quiet but his star teammate was loud. Anthony Edwards dominated the struggling Knicks, who were again outplayed in the fourth quarter and lost handily, 116-99. The Knicks (27-16) have dropped six of their past nine,

Despite a tough 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Anthony Edwards emphasized the importance of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ resiliency.