GAME RECAP
MVP
Carmelo Anthony, New York
The Knicks' star forward scored 12 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks rally from an 11-point deficit to a six-point win.
BY THE NUMBERS
1-for-13 The Wolves -- worst in the league in three-point shooting percentage --from behind the arc Friday.
2 Double-doubles for Rubio this season; he had a season-high 18 points Friday.
38:59 Minutes played by Rubio, a season high.
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