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Knicks fall to Timberwolves in preseason loss, keep rotation evaluation going

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

The Knicks remained winless in preseason after a 122-104 home loss to Minnesota on Monday, with New York shooting 45.5% overall and 25% from three. Jalen Brunson led the team with 20 points, while the starters were limited to 22 minutes.

New York used extended minutes for reserves, including Pacome Dadiet’s seven points in 14 minutes and Andre Drummond’s three blocks off the bench. The game also featured Tony Bradley’s late 5-for-5 shooting, but the Knicks still finished with a minus differential across the full

LINEUP CONTEXT

The rotation is still being sorted, especially behind the starters and at center. New York’s quick turnaround in Toronto leaves little time to settle those bench roles.

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