As the New York Knicks prepare for a grueling five-game road trip, they’ll face some of the Western Conference’s toughest rising teams. This stretch, which ties their longest away stint of the season, will serve as a major test for a squad that hasn’t spent much time away from Madison Square Garden.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are seen as title contenders. After a first-seed finish last year, many expect them to be in that conversation for the foreseeable future thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. A productive offseason further strengthened that.

New York aims to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Golden State. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards declares that both them and the New York Knicks won the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.