Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Expected to play Saturday
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Towns (knee) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Towns is coming off one of the best regular seasons of his NBA career, as his first year with the Knicks has been a resounding success. The superstar big man averaged 24.4 points and a career-high 12.8 rebounds per game, shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 42 percent from deep.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Won't play vs. Brooklyn
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Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns joins all the Knicks' starters, with the exception of Mikal Bridges, as spectators for Sunday's game against Brooklyn. Precious Achiuwa and P.J. Tucker will likely be leaned on in Brooklyn to get through the regular-season finale.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Sunday
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Towns (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nets.
Towns is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to a left knee issue. If Towns is downgraded to out against Brooklyn, Mitchell Robinson will likely draw another start.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Not playing Friday
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Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Towns will sit for the second leg of the Knicks' back-to-back set Friday as he works through a lingering left knee injury, and his next chance to play is in the Knicks' regular-season finale against the Nets on Sunday. Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa will serve as the Knicks' top big men in Towns' absence.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable for Friday
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Towns (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Knicks appear to be contemplating a maintenance day. During Thursday's loss to Detroit, Towns had 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes. If he's unavailable to play Friday, the Knicks could rely on Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Leading scorer in double-double
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Towns notched 25 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-106 loss to Detroit.
Towns led the way for New York in Thursday's showdown, pacing all players in scoring and shots made while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total in a double-double performance. Towns has stepped up as of late for the Knicks, posted at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in four of his last five contests.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Big double-double not enough
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Towns registered a team-high 34 points (14-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 overtime loss to Boston.
The double-double was the 57th of the season for Towns, tied with Nikola Jokic for second in the NBA and one back of Domantas Sabonis. Towns has also recorded a double-double in 10 straight appearances as the Knicks try to lock up the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, a stretch in which he's averaged 24.7 points, 11.9 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Posts another double-double
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Towns had 19 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 victory over Phoenix.
Towns recorded either a double-double or a triple-double for a ninth consecutive game, but this was far from his best performance, mainly since he missed his three shots from beyond the arc while failing to record more than 15 field-goal attempts for the third time over his last four outings. The Knicks' chances of a deep playoff run lie heavily on Towns' shoulders, and the big man has mostly delivered. He's averaging 23.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game over that nine-game double-double streak.
Towns appeared to hurt his left ring finger and headed back to the locker room with 7:39 remaining in the second quarter of Saturday's game versus the Hawks before checking back in with 5:26 left in the second quarter, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns tallied 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes before exiting Saturday's contest. However, Towns ultimately missed just over two minutes of game time and should be able to play out the remainder of the game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Leads with double-double in return
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Towns totaled 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 loss to Cleveland.
Towns returned Wednesday after missing New York's previous contest due to left knee soreness, leading all Knicks in scoring and rebounds en route to a double-double performance. Towns has recorded at least 25 points and 10 boards in 28 outings, doing so in three of his last five appearances.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Good to go Wednesday
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Towns (knee) is available and starting against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns didn't play in Tuesday's win against the 76ers due to left knee soreness, but he'll be on the floor for the second leg of the Knicks' back-to-back set Wednesday. He averaged 23.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 34.9 minutes per game in March while connecting on 41.4 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Probable for Wednesday
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Towns (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
After getting a maintenance day Tuesday versus the 76ers on the front end of a back-to-back set, Towns is expected back in the lineup despite some soreness in his left knee. With Towns likely suiting up, Mitchell Robinson will likely shift to the bench after an impressive fill-in start Tuesday with 14 points and 14 rebounds in 21 minutes.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Won't play against Philadelphia
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Towns is out for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia due to left knee soreness, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
The superstar big man can be considered day-to-day ahead of the second end of New York's back-to-back set Wednesday in Cleveland. Mitchell Robinson will start in Towns' stead Tuesday, and plenty of usage will be available for the Knicks in Jalen Brunson's (ankle) continued absence. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby should see plenty of playmaking opportunities against the 76ers.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable Tuesday
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Towns (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns has stayed relatively healthy this season for the Knicks but could be in danger of missing Tuesday's game against Philadelphia due to knee soreness. If the veteran star cannot play, the Knicks will likely turn to Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Struggles with shot despite win
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Towns racked up 14 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 116-107 win over the Bucks.
Towns didn't have his best performance Friday, but other players stepped up for New York and secured the victory in a matchup with tons of playoff implications against Milwaukee. At least Towns managed to keep his double-double streak alive, and he's now achieved that feat in five straight contests. Over that five-game stretch, Towns is averaging 25.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game. The star big man isn't expected to struggle for an extended stretch, though, and he'll aim to bounce back when the Knicks take on the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Massive stat line not enough
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Towns closed with 34 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Clippers.
The Knicks had to rely heavily on Towns in this matchup, and while he had a tough assignment in Ivica Zubac, the star center posted an impressive line en route to his fourth consecutive game with a double-double or triple-double. Towns has seven double-doubles and one triple-double in his 12 appearances in the current month, and he should continue to operate as the Knicks' go-to option on offense as long as Jalen Brunson (ankle) remains sidelined. Over that 12-game stretch, Towns is averaging 25.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Triple-doubles in win
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Towns posted 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 12 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 victory over the Mavericks.
Towns recorded his first triple-double since arriving in New York, joining Josh Hart as the only pair of Knicks teammates in history to record a triple-double in the same game. Despite a few bumps and bruises, Towns continues to put together arguably the best season of his career. Through 64 games, he is averaging 24.5 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.7 combined steals and blocks in 35.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Scores 31 points in win
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Towns provided 31 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-13 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 122-103 win over the Wizards.
Towns delivered a dominant performance on both ends of the court, limiting the impact of Alex Sarr while also recording his 17th double-double with at least 30 points this season. The star big man has been tasked with handling a bigger workload on offense due to the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle), and Towns has been thriving. He's averaging 24.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks per game across 10 appearances since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in loss to Hornets
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Towns ended Thursday's 115-98 loss to the Hornets with 24 points (10-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes.
Towns remains the most reliable scoring option for the Knicks, and while he's been experiencing an uptick in workload and usage rate due to the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle), he's not been fazed by the uptick in workload. The star big man surpassed the 20-point mark for the seventh game in a row, a span in which he's also notched three double-doubles. Towns is averaging 25.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in that seven-game stretch.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Goes for 32 points Wednesday
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Towns produced 32 points (11-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-105 loss to San Antonio.
Towns posted a strong line in this loss to the Spurs and finished just one rebound away from a double-double. However, seeing him as the Knicks' go-to option isn't surprising, especially considering Jalen Brunson (ankle) has yet to return to action. That said, this was Towns' first game with 30 or more points since Feb. 20. He's averaging 23.1 points per game since the beginning of March, and while that's not a bad figure at all, it's below the 24.4 points per contest he's averaging throughout the season.
