Top star and the New York Knicks (35-18) bounced back from a rough home loss to the Boston Celtics with a convincing 128-115 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. After a quiet nine-point outing in 28 minutes against Boston—while dealing with a knee issue—he returned to form in dominant fashion.
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the All-Star big man showed no signs of being hindered, erupting for 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting, along with 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. This stellar performance marked the fourth time this season that Towns has posted at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game, giving him the second-most such performances in a single season in Knicks history, according to the NBA on ESPN’s X account.
His debut season in New York has been nothing short of spectacular. Despite early concerns about his physicality, the two-time All-NBA Third Team selection is playing a key role in what could be the Knicks’ best regular-season finish in over a decade. He’s averaging 24.0 points on 53.1% shooting from the field, a career-high 42.8% from three-point range, along with personal bests of 13.5 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game.
Towns brings it in Knicks-Pacers game
On a night when Jalen Brunson struggled with foul trouble, managing just eight points in 23 minutes, fellow All-Star starter Karl-Anthony Towns showcased his dynamic versatility in the Knicks’ 128-115 win over the Indiana Pacers. Towns was unstoppable, attacking the rim with ease, drilling three shots from beyond the arc, and even pulling off an electrifying no-look pass to Josh Hart that energized the team.
The former No. 1 overall pick set the tone early, dominating a Pacers frontcourt that sorely missed the presence of center Myles Turner. Hart also delivered a standout performance, pouring in 30 points on a blistering 75% shooting night, complementing Towns’ offensive explosion.
The Knicks haven’t forgotten last season’s painful Eastern Conference Semifinals loss to Indiana and are clearly motivated to avenge that defeat if the opportunity arises. However, to achieve something truly special this season, they’ll need to prove themselves against other Eastern powerhouses like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics—both of whom they’ll face next weekend in crucial matchups.
Before that challenging road trip, though, the Knicks have unfinished business at Madison Square Garden. They’ll look to keep their momentum going against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks (26-28) on Wednesday, eager to secure another win in front of their home crowd.