Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 31 minutes as the New York Knicks fell 126-111 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Despite the loss, Towns showed his offensive impact, particularly in the second half when he scored 19 of his points.
Details on Towns’ Game and Season Contributions
After a slow start, Towns finished as the team’s second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson, who posted 33 points. Towns currently leads the NBA with 38 double-doubles this season, including eight in his last eight games. Since February 1, he has averaged 18.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in nearly 30 minutes per game.
Areas for Improvement as Playoffs Approach
One area Towns will focus on improving is his three-point shooting, as his conversion rate has been 25 percent on 3.4 attempts per game during this stretch. Enhancing this aspect of his game will be key for the Knicks’ final push toward the postseason.
