The New York Knicks are set to face the Boston Celtics on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. With both teams currently holding the second and third spots in the Eastern Conference, this game carries significant playoff implications. However, ahead of the game, the Knicks have released their latest injury report, which includes key updates on Karl-Anthony Towns.
Towns has been listed as probable due to right knee patellar tendinopathy. Knicks fans will be eager to see him take the court, as he has been one of the team’s most crucial contributors this season. He has managed to stay relatively healthy, appearing in 46 games so far.
The big man has been averaging 24.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this season. He has scored over 20 points in 24 games this season. In the Knicks’ recent victory over the Toronto Raptors, Towns played a pivotal role, recording 27 points, 20 rebounds, and two assists to help secure the win.
Knicks injuries vs Celtics:
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) February 7, 2025
🤕 OG Anunoby DOUBTFUL (right foot sprain)
🤕 KAT PROBABLE (right knee patellar tendinopathy)
🤕 Josh Hart PROBABLE (right knee sore)
🤕🤕🤕🤕 Also Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar & Mitchell Robinson remain OUT pic.twitter.com/fulKPOUvh2
Beyond Towns, the Knicks’ injury report also includes OG Anunoby, who is doubtful due to a right foot sprain, while Josh Hart is probable with right knee soreness. Additionally, Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar, and Mitchell Robinson remain out. On the other hand, the Celtics’ injury list is much shorter, with only Jrue Holiday ruled out due to a right shoulder impingement.
Anthony Edwards Shares Heartfelt Message For Former Teammate Karl-Anthony Towns
Though Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards are no longer teammates, their bond remains as strong as ever. Following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent victory over the Houston Rockets, Edwards took a moment to give a heartfelt shoutout to Towns.
“Shoutout to KAT, man. He always be texting me. I text him after every game; he texts me after every game. Yeah, KAT, you second my boy,” Edwards said.
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Prior to the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns spent his entire career with the Timberwolves. He and Anthony Edwards shared the court for five seasons before Minnesota dealt Towns to New York in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
