After two defeats in a row, the Knicks revived last night against the Bucks and they owe it largely to Karl-Anthony Towns. Author of 32 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in just 32 minutes, he tormented Milwaukee's poor interior defense by putting its head underwater in the first minutes.
“ It all started with Captain, he put us in positions to shine » preferred However, highlight the hero of the evening, in reference to Jalen Brunson (15 points, 9 assists). “ The attraction he generates with his talent… He set us all on our way. At the start of the match, I was able to exploit my talent thanks to him, so a big thank you to him and just well done to all of us. Together, we did what we had to do to win. »
Between his 3-point baskets and his dunks, Karl-Anthony Towns quickly put new York on good rails: 13 points in the first quarter, then 14 points in the second, for 27 points at half-time, therefore. And a +19 for his team on the scoreboard, in a supercharged Madison Square Garden…
Not the same player as before
Proof that the return to the pivotal position of “KAT” is going well in attack: almost 24 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists on average, 53% shooting, 56% 3-pointers and 90% free throws . It's a little trickier defensively, where his ability to protect the circle must improve to solidify the structure.
“ I haven't lost my ability to play position 5 » However, assures the former Wolves player. “ I'm just able to do again what I did for several years. I feel like I'm a better version of myself: I'm smarter, more experienced, more talented. So being able to lean on that for the team is what I want every night so that it can translate into wins.. »
Congratulated by Carmelo Anthony in the locker room, of which he is “ a huge fan », Karl-Anthony Towns is certain that things will continue to improve, while the Knicks are only in balance (4-4).
“ The guys welcomed me with open arms, they made me feel comfortable and they want me to play my game » revealed the interior of the soon to be 29 year old. “ Of course, there will be times when we will have to find cohesion, because we are not yet used to playing together, but we are improving every day. We work every day and, collectively, we find different ways to make the most of each person's talents. »
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | MIN | 82 | 32 | 54.3 | 34.1 | 81.1 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 10.4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 18.3 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 82 | 37 | 54.2 | 36.7 | 83.2 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 25.1 |
| 2017-18 | MIN | 82 | 36 | 54.5 | 42.1 | 85.8 | 2.9 | 9.4 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 21.3 |
| 2018-19 | MIN | 77 | 33 | 51.8 | 40.0 | 83.6 | 3.4 | 9.0 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 24.4 |
| 2019-20 | MIN | 35 | 34 | 50.8 | 41.2 | 79.6 | 2.7 | 8.1 | 10.8 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 26.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 50 | 34 | 48.6 | 38.7 | 85.9 | 2.7 | 7.9 | 10.6 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 24.8 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 74 | 34 | 52.9 | 41.0 | 82.2 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 24.6 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 29 | 33 | 49.5 | 36.6 | 87.4 | 1.7 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 20.8 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 62 | 33 | 50.4 | 41.6 | 87.3 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 21.8 |
| 2024-25 | NYK | 8 | 32 | 52.7 | 55.6 | 90.0 | 3.5 | 9.2 | 12.8 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 24.2 |
| Total | 581 | 34 | 52.4 | 40.0 | 83.9 | 2.8 | 8.1 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 22.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
