Wolves break Eastern Conference hex by holding off Knicks 108-104

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) drives between New York Knicks guard Trey Burke (23) and forward Troy Williams (0) during the second quartNEW YORK – There are just some things you can’t explain, like why the pit in the avocado is so big.

Or why the Timberwolves have fared so well against a rugged Western Conference and are coming close to having their playoff hopes dashed by their lousy record against teams in the East.

Friday’s laborious 108-104 victory over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden didn’t do much to solve the mystery.

Playing an opponent missing four players that included the Knicks’ young star, the Wolves rescued themselves in the fourth quarter after they…