Pro Basketball Hoops Land: Kevin Martin scores 37: Shabazz Muhammad adds 17 to help Timberwolves win over Knicks

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-7 but now 3-7) and the New York Knicks (3-9 but now 3-10) played like night. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 115-99. Kevin Martin lead the way for the T-Wolves with 37 points, Shabazz Muhmmad added 17 points to help the T-Wolves get the win over the struggling New York Knicks. Here are the stats for each team.

Top 5 Minnesota Timberwolves Scorers

Kevin Martin- 37 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 14/20 FG, 7/11 3PTFG, 2/6 FT
Shabazz Muhammad- 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6/15 FG, 5/6 FT, 0/1 3PTFG
Mo Williams- 14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 rebounds, 5/9 FG, 2/4 3PTFG, 2/2 FT
Corey Brewer- 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 5/8 FG, 4/4 FT
Andrew Wiggins- 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4/13 FG, 3/4 FT, 1/1 3PTFG

Minnesota Team Field Goal Percentage - 49%
Minnesota Three Point Field Goal Percentage- 50 %
Minnesota Team Free Throw Percentage- 72%
Team Rebounds- 35 ( 20 Defensive and 15 Offensive)
Team Assists: 26
Team Steals; 15
Team Turnovers; 14
Team Blocks : 3

Top 5 New York Knicks Scorers

Carmelo Anthony- 20 points, 4 rebounds, 7/10 FG, 4/5 3PTFG, 2/2 FT
Amare Stoudemire- 19 points, 3 rebounds, 7/9 FG, 5/6 FT
Jason Smith- 14 points, 2 rebounds, 4/5 FG
Quincy Acy- 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4/8 FG
Travis Wear- 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2/6 FG, 4/5 FT, in 22 minutes and 18 seconds of playing time

New York Team Field Goal Percentage- 49%
New York Three Point Field Goal Percentage- 56%
New York Free Throw Percentage- 78%
Team Rebounds- 33 ( 25 Defensive and 8 Offensive)
Team Assists: 19
Team Steals: 6
Team Turnovers: 22
Team Blocks: 3

Minnesota Timberwolves Thoughts

I want to see Andrew Wiggins become more aggressive. He just strikes me as too nice of a guy. Off the court I have no problem with it, but you have to play with some realistic aggression on the court.
I personally loved the signing of Mo Williams during the off-season. It was leading me to question if they were going to eventually get rid of J.J. Barea which they did.
Will The T-Wolves trade Kevin Martin? I think they would be a fool if they did right now. I bet OKC Thunder are missing him right now. Martin is the best player for the Timberwolves right now and is an underrated two guard in the NBA.
If you're going to deal players from this team make sure you get young assists and 1st round draft picks.
I feel there is a lot of good depth on this team, but it's hard to fit everyone in. Expect some trades before the trade deadline.
Right now according to www.nbadraft.net it has this team picking 3rd taking point guard Emmanuel Mudiay. I can see that being a problem with having Ricky Rubio on the team.
Right now Andrew Wiggins is not the franchising changing player, I hope that changes soon.

New York Knicks Thoughts

At 3-10, the season isn't over. I do think if the Knicks continue this way there is an upside. Cap space and a top 5 draft pick for 2015.
If the Knicks were to get a top 5 pick in 2015, I think they should take either Towns, Okafor or Turner. Go try and get LaMarcus Aldridge or some other solid free agent out there. I don't know the list of free agents yet.
The Triangle offense is new to these guys. Give this time to figure it out.

Final Thoughts

What are your thoughts about the 115-99 win? I have enjoyed the T-Wolves since the day they drafted KG. I hope they find a way to get better. The Western Conference is tougher. Send me your comments about this game, how you think the T-Wolves could improve and any other thoughts about Minnesota. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. The place where you can read articles, send comments and have the opportunity to purchase pro basketball merchandise.

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Kevin Martin scores 37: Shabazz Muhammad adds 17 to help Timberwolves win over Knicks

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