Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in loss
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Towns produced 22 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Friday's 116-107 loss to the 76ers.
This was Towns' 18th double-double on the year, firmly putting him in the No. 2 spot for the most double-doubles this season. The 30-year-old big man has been a steady top-20 producer this season behind averages of 22.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.8 triples, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per contest.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Good to go Friday
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Towns (knee) is available for Friday's game against the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
After sitting out Thursday's win over the Pacers due to left knee soreness, Towns will shed his probable tag for the second leg of New York's back-to-back set. Over five regular-season appearances in December, the star big man has averaged 25.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.4 minutes per contest. With Towns and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) both back in the lineup, Ariel Hukporti should see a significant dip in minutes.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Expected to play
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Towns (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
After missing the front end of this back-to-back set Thursday, Towns is expected back in the lineup. Presumably, the Knicks were just being cautious with Towns following their NBA Cup run. With Towns expected back, Ariel Hukporti will likely slide back to the bench after logging 27 minutes Thursday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Won't go Thursday
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Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns will miss his second matchup of December, this time due to a knee injury he picked up during Tuesday's game against the Spurs. The Knicks are decimated without Towns, Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Josh Hart (abdomen), so it'll be up to the likes of Guerschon Yabusele, Ariel Hukporti, Jordan Clarkson and Pacome Dadiet to step up in the frontcourt.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Thursday
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Towns is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to left knee soreness.
Towns presumably picked up the injury during Tuesday's 124-113 victory over San Antonio. Given that Thursday is the front end of a back-to-back, it wouldn't be surprising if the Knicks hold out the superstar big man. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also questionable, New York could be down to Guerschon Yabusele and Ariel Hukporti at center.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in win
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Towns finished Tuesday's 124-113 victory over San Antonio with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 30 minutes.
Towns recorded his 19th double-double of the season, although he appeared to suffer an injury during the game. While he was able to close the game, he remained on the bench until late in the fourth quarter, working on what seemed to be a calf issue. While there has been no official word from the team, fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on the injury report, especially seeing as though Towns has been dealing with calf issues for the past few weeks.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Returns Tuesday
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Towns (undisclosed) started the second half of Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Spurs, per the broadcast.
Towns exited to the locker room with one minute remaining in the first half but was cleared to return for the second. The star big man posted nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during the first half.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Exits to locker room Tuesday
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Towns (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Spurs, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Towns appeared to reach for his left knee before checking out, though it's unclear if that's the reason why he exited to the locker room with one minute remaining in the first half. If the star big man is unable to return, Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Drops 29 points in win
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Towns finished with 29 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 132-120 win over the Magic.
After shooting just 4-for-11 from the field in Tuesday's win over Toronto, Towns bounced back with an extremely efficient performance against Orlando. The star big man totaled 32 points in his previous two outings, though he dropped at least 29 points for the third time in five appearances during December on Saturday. He has averaged 25.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 32.4 minutes per tilt this month.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in return
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Towns accumulated 14 points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 victory over the Raptors.
Towns was back in action after missing the previous game due to a minor calf concern. Despite being banged up for much of the season, Towns has missed just one game. He continues to be the second option on offense behind Jalen Brunson, averaging 22.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Cleared to play vs. Toronto
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Towns (calf) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals game against the Raptors, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Towns went through pregame warmups with the intention of playing Tuesday, and he has been officially cleared to play in the Knicks' NBA Cup elimination match. The veteran center is averaging 22.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks over 33.1 minutes per game this season.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Trending toward playing Tuesday
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Towns (calf) is going through pregame warmups with the intention of playing in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals match against the Raptors, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns missed Sunday's win over the Magic due to left calf tightness. He was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's NBA Cup contest, but it appears the veteran big man will be available to play. Over his last 10 outings, Towns has averaged 23.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 33.1 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Tuesday
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Towns (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
After being held out of Sunday's win over Orlando, Towns is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup due to left calf tightness. He was able to participate in Monday's practice, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up. If the star big man is ultimately ruled out, Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti are candidates for increased playing time.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Goes through practice Monday
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Towns (calf) participated in Monday's practice, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Towns appears to be day-to-day after missing his first game of the season Sunday against Orlando. Coach Mike Brown didn't update Towns' status for Tuesday's game against Toronto, so fantasy managers will need to wait until the official injury report comes out Monday evening before more clarity is known.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ruled out Sunday
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Towns (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Towns is dealing with left calf tightness and will miss his first game of the season. The star big man's next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Raptors. With Towns sidelined, Mitchell Robinson will likely get the starting nod, while Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for increased playing time.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Iffy for Sunday
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Towns is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando with left calf tightness.
This is a new injury for Towns, but the questionable tag suggests that he's going to be day-to-day moving forward. In Towns' most recent game against the Jazz on Friday, the star big man was limited to 22 minutes with 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. If he misses Sunday's game, the Knicks could rely more on Mitchell Robinson and Guerschon Yabusele.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Dominates glass in Wednesday's win
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Towns tallied 35 points (13-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 39 minutes during the Knicks' 119-104 win over the Hornets on Wednesday.
Towns hauled in 15 rebounds across the two games prior to Wednesday's contest, but the veteran center was much more active on the glass against Charlotte. He also finished as the game's leading scorer, and his performance marked the third time this season that he's scored 35 or more points in a game. Over his last 10 outings, Towns has averaged 25.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.0 threes over 34.7 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Drops 29 points in defeat
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Towns closed with 29 points (12-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 loss to the Celtics.
Towns delivered an efficient performance from the field and finished as the Knicks' second-leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. After scoring just nine points on 2-for-8 shooting in Friday's win over Milwaukee, the star big man has scored 20-plus in back-to-back outings, and he has now reached the 20-point threshold in 12 of 20 regular-season games. He also tied the team-high mark in rebounds Tuesday.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Team-high 22 points in win
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Towns finished Sunday's 116-94 win over the Raptors with 22 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes.
It was a balanced scoring attack for the Knicks on Sunday, with six players scoring 13 points or more. Towns led the charge in the scoring department despite hitting just one three-pointer, and he finished third on the team in rebounds behind Mitchell Robinson (15) and Josh Hart (12). Since Nov. 2, Towns has averaged 23.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 threes and 0.9 steals over 33.4 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Posts double-double vs. Charlotte
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Towns logged 19 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during the Knicks' 129-101 win over the Hornets on Wednesday.
Towns led the Knicks in rebounds Wednesday and finished tied with Miles McBride for the second-most points on the team behind Jalen Brunson (33). Towns is up to 15 double-doubles on the year, which is second most in the Association behind Nikola Jokic (16). Towns has averaged 24.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.4 minutes per game since Nov. 2.
