New York Knicks Center Karl-Anthony Towns had a great game last night against the Indiana Pacers. He finished with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Towns’ performance helped New York overtake the Pacers 128-115 in a road matchup. He needed to be at his best as Point Guard Jalen Brunson got in foul trouble and struggled shooting the ball. Brunson finished with 8 points, his lowest output of the season.
Towns was not the only New York Knicks player that was great on Tuesday night. Shooting Guard Josh Hart finished with a season-high 30 points and 10 boards. Towns has played great this season. He is 16th in points per game and 2nd in rebounds. That great form led to him being named an NBA All-Star a few weeks ago. Will Towns and the New York Knicks be able to keep up their high level of play?
New York Knicks Season Summary
It has been a strong regular season for the Knicks. They are 35-18 and the third seed in the Eastern Conference. New York has been paced by one of the league’s best offenses this year. They are fifth in points per game, third in field goal percentage, and fifth in three-point percentage.
New York’s defense has taken a step back this season given their marquee offseason move. Towns was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. The Knicks are ninth in points allowed, 20th in opposing field goal percentage, and tied for the worst team in the league at defending the triple. Even though the New York Knicks are more offensively based now, their defense must improve for them to compete in a tough Eastern Conference.
Final Thoughts
New York plays its final game before the NBA All-Star break this evening against the Atlanta Hawks. There is no love lost between these teams dating back to the 2021 Eastern Conference First Round matchups. Hawks Point Guard Trae Young loves playing at Madison Square Garden, and he will look to put on a show for the fans this evening.