The New York Knicks will play the Toronto Raptors on Monday at Scotiabank Arena. The Knicks enter the game looking to bounce back from a tough 120-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
After taking the court without Karl-Anthony Towns, the defeat ended their four-game winning streak and dropped their season record to 14-9.
Both teams have announced their injury reports ahead of the game, revealing key players sidelined or questionable for the matchup. Towns may also miss the upcoming game, as the team listed him as questionable. The Knicks star continues to recover from a knee injury.
Additionally, Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury, while Cameron Payne is listed as questionable due to an elbow issue. Payne missed Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
On the Raptors’ side, Immanuel Quickley remains out with an elbow injury, and Bruce Brown is unavailable as he works through reconditioning.
Karl-Anthony Towns Thrives in First Season with Knicks
The New York Knicks made waves this offseason by acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster trade, sending Julius Randle to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The move has proven to be a significant boost for the Knicks, as Towns has been a consistent presence on the court.
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Since the start of the season, Towns has played in 21 games, missing only matchups against the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons. His availability and production have been instrumental in the Knicks’ standing in fourth place in the East.
Towns is averaging 25.2 points and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field. His rebounding has reached new heights this season, with a career-best average of 13.2 rebounds per game. His rebounds rank as the second-highest in the NBA.
