Karl-Anthony Towns is back at Madison Square Garden, ready to face his old team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Knicks center just dropped a season-high 33 points with 13 rebounds against Washington.
He’s been playing at an elite level for New York. This matchup means something special because KAT knows Minnesota inside and out. He’ll be hungry to prove the Knicks made the right trade. The Garden crowd will be loud and ready to support him.
When asked about facing Minnesota, KAT spoke with purpose about his commitment to his new team.
“I’m a Knick, so I ain’t thinking about nothing else but this team. So, happy to be here, happy to be in front of these fans, happy to be in the Garden of Mecca. Can’t wait, can’t wait to go out there and compete again,” he said.
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Karl-Anthony Towns will score at least 20 points against the Timberwolves using his range and timing. He’s been playing hot basketball for the Knicks and showed that against Washington with a season-high 33 points.
The Timberwolves know his game better than any team in the league, but that familiarity won’t help them stop him when he’s feeling it. KAT loves playing at MSG and the home crowd will fuel his aggressive mindset early in the game.
He’ll take advantage of Minnesota’s switching defense by punishing them from three-point range and in the midrange. His size and skill set give him too many ways to score, and playing against his former team will motivate him to have a dominant night. Expect him to be aggressive from the opening tip and finish with 20-26 points.
Towns will grab seven or more rebounds while playing less than 35 minutes. He’s been a force on the glass for New York and showed that capability by pulling down 13 rebounds against Washington in just 30 minutes.
His athleticism and positioning give him advantages over Minnesota’s frontcourt. The Knicks will lean on him to control the paint early and set the tone on the boards. KAT doesn’t need heavy minutes to impact the game; he’s efficient with his time on the floor.
Crashing the glass hard early will build his confidence and get New York into a fast-paced rhythm. His rebounding directly leads to transition opportunities that the Knicks thrive on. A double-double is automatic for him in this situation.
Towns will record at least two blocks and make his defensive presence felt throughout the game. While he’s not primarily a shot-blocker, his size and length allow him to disrupt the Timberwolves’ offensive flow.
He’ll want to prove against his former team that he plays complete basketball on both ends of the floor. His ability to switch onto guards and stay active in the paint will frustrate Minnesota.
UPDATE: Karl-Anthony Towns’ status for the Nov. 5 Knicks vs. Timberwolves game has been downgraded to “questionable” due to illness.
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