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Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t miss a beat in return to Knicks playoff-like form

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Bondy, S. (2026, October 16). Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t miss a beat in return to Knicks playoff-like form. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/sports/karl-anthony-towns-doesnt-miss-a-beat-in-return-to-knicks-playoff-like-form/

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In the Knicks' preseason finale against the Raptors, Karl-Anthony Towns returned from injury with a strong performance, collecting 15 rebounds and 13 points in just 28 minutes while nearly achieving a triple-double. Coach Mike Brown emphasized Towns as the offensive hub, reminiscent of his dominant playoff form last season, though Toronto’s Scottie Barnes effectively shut down Towns when guarding him closely. The article highlights how opponents are prepared to counter this new Knicks strategy when the regular season begins on Tuesday against the Sixers.

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Karl-Anthony Towns returned to form for the New York Knicks in their 122-120 preseason victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. In the first 7½ minutes, Towns collected six assists and five points, showcasing his ability to facilitate like it was the playoffs. He finished with 15 rebounds and 13 points in 28 minutes, just one assist shy of a triple-double. Coach Mike Brown had planned to use Towns as the offensive hub this season, and Thursday's performance reinforced that strategy. Despite Towns' dominant play, Toronto’s top defender Scottie Barnes limited his effectiveness when guarding him in the third quarter. This game marked Towns' best preseason performance for the Knicks, who finished with a 1-3 record overall.

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Raptors fall 122-120 to Knicks in NBA pre-season action different event · 80%

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“Article A describes the entire game outcome, while Article B focuses specifically on Karl-Anthony Towns' performance in the game.”

Raptors fall short against Knicks in pre-season different event · 50%

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“While both articles describe a pre-season basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks, Article B focuses specifically on Karl-Anthony Towns' performance, suggesting it may be highlighting his play during or after the event rather than describing the entire incident of the game.”

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2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Knicks have plenty of repeat doubters NBA survey shows

🔮 Coach Mike Brown said he would revisit Towns as the hub this season and Thursday’s evidence was on display early.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t miss a beat in return to Knicks playoff-like form

🔮 Drew Eubanks, a veteran center, suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be waived by New York, a source confirmed Thursday morning.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Knicks’ roster battle thins as they waive Drew Eubanks after brutal injury

🔮 We’ll keep watching film and keep drilling it and all that other stuff.” Tony Bradley (10 points in seven minutes, 5-for-5 from the field) and Pacôme Dadiet (seven points, 2-for-3 from long distance) were efficient for the Knicks off the bench. None of the starters are expected to play Tuesday in Toronto, which is the second half of a back-to-back.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Mike Brown keeping Knicks’ offense ‘real generic’ to test players in preseason

🔮 “As a result, we will not be negotiating contract extensions until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season.”

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Knicks shut down Karl-Anthony Towns contract talks before season

🔮 They needed to go fill their cup, however that may be,” Brown said.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Knicks starters effective after Mike Brown gives them extended minutes

🔮 Sacrificing with grace will probably be important again this season for Clarkson, who is part of a crowded backcourt with no guarantee of playing time.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Jordan Clarkson happy to do his part with Knicks — and knows role

🔮 He might be able to start.

2026-10-06 · assertive framing · Ex-Knick Ariel Hukporti exits in scary 79ers preseason debut moment

🔮 After winning a championship, Karl-Anthony Towns wrongly believed his contract extension negotiations would go smoothly — especially since he’s willing to take a discount.

2026-10-05 · assertive framing · Karl-Anthony Towns fumes with grim update on Knicks contract talks

🔮 “So if I did a joint replacement, then I wouldn’t be able to play.

2026-10-02 · assertive framing · Knicks’ Josh Hart details gruesome reality of damaged finger

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Karl-Anthony Towns was facilitating like it was the 2026 playoffs. asserted

it → facilitate → ?

The All-Star center collected six assists and five points in the first 7 ½ minutes of Thursday’s 122-120 preseason finale victory over the Raptors, setting the tone for a stat-stuffing evening while using his height and vision to create from the top of the key. asserted

center → collect → key

It was a flashback to the dominant postseason run from Towns, who unlocked a dominant Knicks offense by transforming into a triple-double threat midway the first round. asserted

who → unlock → round

Coach Mike Brown said he would revisit Towns as the hub this season and Thursday’s evidence was on display early. asserted

evidence → say → display

Towns, whose stagnant extension negotiations have hovered ominously over preseason, finished one assist shy of a triple-double with 15 rebounds and 13 points in 28 minutes. asserted

negotiations → hover → minutes

“Yeah, I feel good,” said Towns when asked about his rhythm. asserted

Towns → feel → rhythm

“I feel really, really good.” asserted

I → feel → ?

It represented KAT’s best performance of preseason, and also New York’s as a team as it finished 1-3. asserted

it → represent → team

But the lone win arrived with a caveat. asserted

win → arrive → caveat

Towns was unstoppable unless guarded by Toronto’s top defender, Scottie Barnes, who drew the assignment in the third quarter and subsequently shut down KAT. asserted

who → guard → KAT

It was the type of adjustment that is sure to define the start of the Knicks season. asserted

that → define → season

Towns as the hub was a new wrinkle in the playoffs, and the opponents are equipped with enough film to discover ways to counter. asserted

opponents → equip → ways

The Knicks start the real games against the Sixers on Tuesday’s Banner Night, when Towns as the hub will resurface as a strategy that the opponent will have to deal with. asserted

opponent → start → that

Thursday showed it can work again. asserted

it → show → ?

“I thought today was a good dress rehearsal,” Towns said. asserted

Towns → think → ?

“It was cool, it was very nice to get back out there and get back into our flow and be really good. asserted

it → get → flow

Obviously we have a lot of things to work on. asserted

we → have → things

But it was a good way to end the preseason.” Josh Hart was the only starter who did not play in Thursday’s preseason finale. asserted

who → end → finale

He had a sore right ankle but Brown said it shouldn’t impact Hart for the season opener Tuesday. asserted

it → have → opener

Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t miss a beat in return to Knicks playoff-like form

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