With Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns out, the Timberwolves needed somebody to step up and fill the scoring void. Luckily for them they have a cadre of veterans to rely on. Taj Gibson and Jeff Teague answered the call in Sunday’s 103-92 victory over the Knicks.
Gibson had a season-high 25 points and Teague had 20 points and 10 assists.
For Gibson, assuming a large chunk of the offensive responsibility was no problem.
“I’m a professional, I’ve been in this position a long time,” Gibson said. “It’s no change. See the game. Everybody in this actual locker room is talented and can do the same thing.