Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Knicks, who scored a season-high in points and shot a season-best 50% from three-point range, are two games over .500 for the first time.

In the overall blueprint of a season it means nothing, sure. And on the complicated matrix by which we judge the careers of pro athletes, it probably means even less.