For the first time in his career, Karl-Anthony Towns started a game in a jersey other than that of the Wolves, and it went rather well. It was in Charlotte, and the Knicks won 111-109 against the Hornets of Tidjane Salaun (11 points), with 12 points from Jalen Brunson, and therefore 10 points and 4 rebounds from Towns in 15 minutes. 2 of 7 on shots, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range. Half of his points are scored on free throws.
“I know the talent there, and it’s just a matter of playing with them. Every day, it's about discovering each other's habits and progressing. That's really the key for us. This will be done brick by brick…” reacted the former Wolves interior. “It was really cool to finally put on a Knicks jersey and play five-on-five.”
The five type already lined up
You don't integrate a collective like that of the Knicks in the snap of your fingers, and Tom Thibodeau will obviously take advantage of this preseason to facilitate the first steps of Towns, whom he knew in Minnesota.
“I expected it to be a little disrupted and that there would be small details to resolve”recognizes the Knicks coach. “ They need time, obviously, and I wanted them to get to grips with the game. The opening match is coming up and we have to get on with it. It's a question of timing. There are sequences that were good, others that need improvement. Part of it is directing the ball to the right area. »
For Towns' first, Coach Thibodeau had aligned his five type with Brunson and Towns as leader and pivot, surrounded by OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges on the outside.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
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