The New York Knicks are headed for an exciting matchup against the Detroit Pistons on January 13, 2025. After a great scoring night against the Bucks, fans are curious if Karl-Anthony Towns will play against the Pistons or not.
The Knicks have been having a tough time lately. They managed just one win in their last five games and are coming off a pretty rough loss to Oklahoma City. Jalen Brunson did his best to keep things competitive with 27 points in that game, but they’ll need more firepower from Karl-Anthony Towns moving forward. The good thing for the Knicks is that Towns will start against Detroit. Only Mitchell Robinson is listed as out with an ankle injury in the injury report.
Karl-Anthony Towns over his last 8 games:
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30 PTS – 18 REB – 4 AST
23 PTS – 10 REB – 1 AST
27 PTS – 13 REB – 3 STL
44 PTS – 16 REB – 5 AST
17 PTS – 22 REB – 4 AST
31 PTS – 21 REB – 4 AST
32 PTS – 13 REB – 68% FG
30 PTS – 14 REB – 68% FG
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However, Towns is having a really great season so far. He’s averaging 25.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over 35 games. Towns’ shooting has improved impressively as well, hitting about 55.2% of his shots and 45.0% from three-point range, which makes him a big threat on offense. He’s also reliable at the free-throw line, with an 83.3% shooting percentage.
On the defensive side, Towns has been just as important. He averages about 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. As the matchup with the Pistons approaches, Towns stands ready to shine against a team that struggles to defend high-scoring players. He has averaged 26.0 points and 13.6 rebounds over his last ten games, shooting an impressive 58.3%, demonstrating his excellent form.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Had A Scoring Night Against Milwaukee Bucks
Karl-Anthony Towns had an impressive night in the Knicks’ big 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 30 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. He kicked off the game strong, hitting his first shot just 69 seconds in. By halftime, he had already scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds, showing he could impact the game on both ends of the court.
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Karl-Anthony Towns today
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30 points
18 rebounds
4 assists
10-16 FG
Calm lil game
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Towns was also really efficient with his shooting, hitting 10 of 16 attempts from the field and going 8-for-9 at the free-throw line. His passing was a highlight as well, especially in the fourth quarter when he made some nice assists for easy baskets. Beyond scoring, Towns played a big role in defense and rebounding, helping the Knicks maintain their lead throughout the game.
He finished as a game-high plus-28 in 36 minutes, meaning the team was much better when he was on the floor. Towns contributed to their overall flow, as the team shared the ball well with 29 assists and only 12 turnovers.
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