After sitting out the previous game due to a knee injury, Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court on Monday with renewed energy, helping the New York Knicks secure a 113-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The win marked the Knicks’ fifth victory in their last six games.
Towns played a pivotal role in the win, delivering a clutch three-pointer with just 6.3 seconds left on the clock to seal the game. His game-winning shot not only silenced the Raptors but also added to the woes of Toronto fans. Towns didn’t hold back after the shot, passionately voicing his emotions.
“Hey… Hey… Next time h*e ass n***a,” Towns was seen saying after sinking the shot.
"HEY…. HEY… NEXT TIME HOE ASS NIGGA" -Karl Anthony Towns to Raptors fans after the dagger pic.twitter.com/Bo4jBR7gYB
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Towns also had a message for Knicks fans, pulling on the front of his jersey and shouting, “New York! New f**** New York!” After the game, Towns reflected on the moment and the team’s hard work.
“We dem boys. I point to that jersey because we put the work in,” Towns said.
Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrates First Career Win In Toronto
Monday night was a special one for Karl-Anthony Towns. The win was more than just another notch in the Knicks’ season record, as it marked Towns’ first-ever career win in Toronto. “I haven’t won here in a long a** time,” Towns said with a laugh after the game.
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Tonight was the first win in Toronto of Karl-Anthony Towns’ career.
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He was 0-7 prior. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5KvnadadfG
Towns headed into the matchup with a 0-7 record in Toronto. While he had previously beaten the Raptors on the road back in February 2021, that game took place in Tampa Bay, where the Raptors temporarily relocated during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Monday’s victory, Towns finally broke the streak, improving his all-time record in Toronto to 1-7.
Towns delivered a standout performance, leading the Knicks with 24 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. His efforts played a pivotal role in the win and helped the Knicks improve to a 15-9 record on the season.
