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.
Towns provided 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers.
The 29-year-old center scored more than 20 points for the third straight game, and he drained at least one three-pointer for the 15th straight appearance dating back to Feb. 1 -- a stretch in which he's averaging 22.9 points, 11.5 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.1 steals. Towns' uptick in scoring over the last week has come with Jalen Brunson (ankle) sidelined. With the star point guard out until at least the end of March, Towns will likely continue to see increased usage.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-double in Friday's loss
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Towns provided a team-high 23 points (8-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 105-95 loss to the Clippers.
The veteran center has delivered a double-double in three straight appearances to begin the month of March. Towns' 46 on the season put him third in the NBA behind Domantas Sabonis (50) and Nikola Jokic (49). Towns has an active streak of 13 straight games with at least one three-pointer, and during that stretch, he's averaging 22.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.2 threes, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Shooting woes in loss Thursday
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Towns amassed 12 points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 42 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Towns returned to game action after missing Monday's win over Miami due to personal reasons, recording his 45th double-double through 55 regular-season outings. However, the big man delivered a lackluster performance from the field, and over six appearances since the All-Star break, he has shot 46.0 percent from the floor and only 28.1 percent from beyond the arc. The 29-year-old has averaged 20.2 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers across 37.7 minutes per contest in that six-game span.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Not playing Tuesday
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Towns (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns will miss his fifth game since the beginning of January, this time due to a personal matter. Mitchell Robinson is operating under a minutes restriction, so expect Precious Achiuwa to see a large workload Tuesday due to the absence of Towns. Towns' next opportunity to see the floor is Thursday against the Lakers, though head coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that he doesn't know if Towns will be with the Knicks for their six-game West Coast road trip, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable to play Tuesday
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Towns is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a personal matter.
Towns had recently been on the injury report due to a knee injury, but he has played in the Knicks' last two games. A personal matter could put him at risk of sitting out Tuesday, potentially opening up more minutes at center for Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Records 19/16 double-double
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Towns contributed 19 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 16 rebounds and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 overtime win over the Heat.
Towns bounced back after a subpar effort against Memphis on Friday night, but his scoring total was still below average for the standout veteran. Fortunately, the Knicks have several talented producers who can step up when other teammates falter. Towns is currently averaging 24.8 points per game, and it should only be a matter of time for Towns to post numbers in that range again.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Struggles in victory
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Towns notched 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 114-113 win over the Grizzlies.
Towns tied his second-lowest scoring outing of the season during his return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury. The big man was inefficient from beyond the arc, though he has still shot 43.8 percent from downtown across his last five outings. Towns has averaged 26.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 38.2 minutes per contest in that five-game span.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ready to go Friday
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Towns (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a knee injury, but the star big man will return and should handle his regular workload as one of the Knicks' go-to options on offense. Towns is averaging 25.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of February.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable against Memphis
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Towns (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After missing Wednesday's win over the 76ers with a knee injury, Towns' status remains uncertain for Friday. The Knicks lost Ariel Hukporti (knee) for significant time Thursday, but Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has a chance to make his season debut against Memphis and could be thrust into a meaningful role right away if Towns cannot suit up. Precious Achiuwa could play more minutes as well.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ruled out Wednesday
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Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After recording a double-double in Sunday's loss to the Celtics, Towns will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia. The veteran big man's absence will be costly for the Knicks, as he is having a career year in New York. Precious Achiuwa is likely to get a minutes boost against the 76ers and may get the start at the five.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Wednesday
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Towns (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns is having an incredible season with the Knicks and remains one of the most valuable players in the NBA from a fantasy perspective. However, he could end up missing Wednesday's game against the 76ers, which could result in Precious Achiuwa getting an increased workload in the paint for New York.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Tweaks knee during Sunday's loss
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Towns accumulated 24 points (9-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and 18 rebounds across 41 minutes during Sunday's 118-105 loss to the Celtics.
Towns briefly left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt against Kristaps Porzingis. Towns was able to return quickly, and he told reporters after the game that he bypassed the medical staff's wishes to have his knee examined, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. Towns' knee will be closely monitored over the next couple of days and could put him in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
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