Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: All-around showcase in victory
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Towns contributed 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 99-98 win over Charlotte.
Towns did a little bit of everything for New York in Friday's narrow victory, recording team-high-tying marks in rebounds and blocks while handing out a handful of assists and finishing second on the team in scoring. Towns has gotten off to a hot start this season with the Knicks, having recorded a double-double in all but two outings. He has now handed out at least five dimes in six contests.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in loss to Dallas
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Towns posted 25 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 129-114 loss to Dallas.
Towns has been an absolute double-double machine this season, and the star big man reached that outcome for the eighth consecutive contest. He's averaging 27.8 points and 13.1 boards per contest in that span while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor. Despite being traded to New York from Minnesota only a few weeks before the start of training camp, Towns had adjusted well to life in New York and remains one of the most productive big men in The Association.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Monster double-double in win
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Towns had 30 points (12-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 145-118 victory over Denver.
Towns had one of his most efficient performances of the season Monday, and this stat line carries an added value when considering he dealt with the threat of Nikola Jokic throughout the entire game. Towns extended his streak of double-doubles to seven consecutive appearances. His numbers have been absolutely elite in that stretch thanks to averages of 28.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Set to play
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Towns (calf) has been cleared to play Monday against the Nuggets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns carried a questionable tag leading up to Monday's tipoff, but he's now been cleared by the team's training staff to run the floor. He's produced at a high level over his last five appearances, averaging 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Nursing left calf injury
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Towns is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left calf contusion.
Towns was able to play through a left knee injury earlier in November, though he was forced to sit against the Nets on Nov. 15. He now appears to be working through a calf injury, and if he's unable to play Monday, Jericho Sims would likely be inserted into the Knicks' starting lineup. For the month of November, Towns has averaged 27.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting (including 41.7 percent from three on 6.5 3PA/G), 12.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Sizzles with 34 points in win
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Towns posted 34 points (12-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 victory over the Suns.
The Knicks are getting what they asked for with the Towns trade. Towns notched his fifth consecutive double-double against a struggling Phoenix squad, and he's hit that threshold 12 times through 14 games. Expect another big night from Towns as they meet Utah, another team that's struggling in the interior.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in 25 minutes
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Towns recorded 24 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over the Wizards.
Towns needed only 25 minutes to record his fourth consecutive double-double -- and 11th over the last 12 games. Even though Towns has struggled defensively at times, his two-way impact can't be overlooked. He's averaging 27.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks in nine outings in November.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Fills stat sheet in return Sunday
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Towns closed Sunday's 114-104 win over the Nets with 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.
Towns returned to the hardwood after a one-game absence and posted an impressive stat line, leading the Knicks in points and rebounds while ending second in assists behind Jalen Brunson's 10. Towns has been excellent with his new squad and has recorded 10 double-doubles in his first 12 games with New York. The star big man is averaging 28.4 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Will play Sunday
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Towns (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns was a game-time call for Sunday's game after missing Friday's contest against the Nets due to a left knee contusion, but he was able to go through pregame warmups and will start. Since Nov. 1, Towns has averaged 28.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Game-time call Sunday
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Coach Tom Thibodeau said Towns (knee), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets, will warm up with the intention of playing, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Towns missed Friday's win over the Nets due to a left knee contusion, though his ability to go through pregame warmups is a promising sign for his availability. If the big man remains sidelined, Jericho Sims will likely get the starting nod once again.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable to face Nets
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Towns (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Towns missed Friday's win with a left knee contusion, and the star big man is+ in danger of missing a second straight contest. Jericho Sims got the start Friday and might remain with the first unit if Towns is unable to suit up Sunday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ruled out Friday
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Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Towns is dealing with a left knee contusion and will miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign after posting a season-high 46 points in Wednesday's loss to Chicago. In the big man's absence, Jericho Sims should handle an increased role. Towns' next opportunity to suit up will come in Sunday's rematch against the Nets.
Towns (knee) is considered a game-time call for Friday's game against the Nets and will go through warmups before a decision is made, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Towns is dealing with a left knee contusion and could miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign after posting a season-high 46 points in Wednesday's loss to Chicago. If the big man is ruled out after going through warmups, Jericho Sims will likely receive an increased role Friday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Friday
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Towns is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a left knee contusion.
Towns is coming off a season-high 46 points against Chicago but appears to have injured his knee. If the star big man is forced to sit out against Brooklyn, Jericho Sims will likely receive an increased role.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Explodes for season-high 46 points
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Towns registered 46 points (18-30 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 loss to the Bulls.
Despite Towns dropping a season-high 46 points, the Knicks came up short against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 29-year-old big man has displayed impressive efficiency to begin the season, converting 50.8 percent of his 5.4 three-point attempts per contest. Towns has also recorded a double-double in nine of his 11 appearances in 2024-25.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-double in Tuesday's win
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Towns accumulated 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 111-99 victory over the 76ers.
The veteran center came one board shy of extending his double-double streak to eight games in Sunday's loss to the Pacers, but Towns wasted no time starting a new one Tuesday. He's had an impressive start to his Knicks tenure, and through his first 10 outings for New York, Towns is averaging 24.5 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.4 threes and 0.9 blocks while shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and an eye-popping 51.1 percent from long distance.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Another 30-point double-double
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Towns produced 32 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 116-94 victory over the Bucks.
Towns has recorded seven straight double-doubles, including back-to-back with at least 30 points. His five assists Friday also marked his second-best effort of the campaign. After attempting only six three-pointers through the first three games, Towns is shooting 53.3 percent from deep on 6.0 attempts per game over his last five appearances.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Shines at both ends Wednesday
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Towns posted 34 points (11-23 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Atlanta.
Towns extended his double-double streak to six games and continues flourishing as the Knicks' starting center. It's worth noting the three blocks were a season-high mark for him, and while he's never been an elite rim protector, anything he can provide in that category would be a bonus to what he already delivers as a scoring and rebounding machine. He's averaging 25.0 points and 14.0 rebounds per game during his ongoing double-double streak.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Contributes double-double in loss
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Towns ended with 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds and one block over 32 minutes during Monday's 109-97 loss to Houston.
Towns struggled from the field Monday, though he did produce his fifth consecutive double-double in the loss. The superstar big man has been fairly efficient thus far, shooting 52.3 percent from the field. Moreover, he has looked more comfortable with his new club while putting up 17-plus shots in each of his last three games. However, Towns is averaging only 3.2 three-point attempts per game, which would be his lowest mark since his rookie season.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Well-rounded effort vs. Detroit
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Towns supplied 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 128-98 win over the Pistons.
Towns was listed as questionable for Friday's game due to a left wrist sprain. He was able to play through the injury and led the Knicks in rebounding and assists while finishing tied with OG Anunoby for second in scoring behind Jalen Brunson (36). Towns is averaging just 3.4 three-point attempts per game to start the regular season, but he's shooting 64.7 percent from deep. That won't be sustainable, but Towns brings plenty of fantasy value in scoring -- particularly from three -- and rebounding.
