Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots at the basket as Boston Celtics forwards Xavier Tillman (26) and Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

After getting his high school jersey retired, Asbury Park native Naz Reid reflects on his time back in the Garden State.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at the New York Knicks Friday night, and center Naz Reid had his high school jersey retired at Roselle Catholic in New Jersey Thursday night.

Anthony Edwards recently expressed a heartfelt message for his teammate Naz Reid on the occasion of Reid's high school jersey retirement.

Jalen Brunson led the way for New York with a strong 26 points, but his 9-23 shooting was a microcosm of the team's struggles all day. The Knicks shot 38% from the field as a team with only Cameron Payne (18 points off the bench) shooting over 50% from the field for the game.

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks.

Minnesota has All-Star Julius Randle, reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert all situated in their frontcourt. That talented trio poses a variety of threats to the Knicks, even with a healthy Towns in the lineup.

Naz Reid will return to his roots Thursday when he visits his high school alma mater to have his No. 5 jersey retired at Roselle Catholic High School in New Jersey. Yes, No. 5. Reid noted he wore both No. 5 and No. 0 during his high school career.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at the New York Knicks Friday night, and it’s a homecoming of sorts for Naz Reid. Reid is from New Jersey, and was back at his old high school, Roselle Catholic, for a special honor on Thursday.

Even if KAT, who missed Wednesday’s game with a thumb injury, can’t go, Precious Achiuwa has the athleticism to give Gobert problems. Look for the Wolves to, once again, lean on more athletic front-court options like Julius Randle and Naz Reid against this Knicks lineup.

Anthony Edwards led the way for the Minnesota Timberwolves with a commanding performance, scoring 36 points, grabbing a season-high 13 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists in a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.