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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Naz Reid’s New Jersey high school honored him by making him the first retired number in the school’s 75-year history. Roselle Catholic

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.

Reid joined the exclusive club when his Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans in Saturday's divisional round matchup.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.