Is Karl-Anthony Towns Playing Tonight vs. Hawks? Latest Injury Update on Knicks Star

The New York Knicks will be looking to extend their lead on the Atlanta Hawks as Game 2 of the postseason round 1 awaits. Ahead of the playoffs, personalities like Shaquille O’Neal criticized Knicks’ mainstay, Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistency. Thankfully, in their first game, the 30-year-old did not disappoint his fans. Thus, ahead of the second game, fans are eager to know whether the star player will be available to play.

With no injury concerns, the New York Knicks expect their 6-time NBA All-Star to suit up. This means that once again, the Knicks fans will be able to watch the deadly duo of KAT and Jalen Brunson in action. 

In game 1, the duo combined for a whopping 53 points to lead the Knicks to a 113-102 victory over the Hawks. Karl Anthony-Towns, looking slick with his play, dropped 25 points and eight rebounds while Brunson top scored with 28 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Such a strong performance will surely boost the New Jersey native’s confidence. After all, the 2015 first overall pick has been often criticized for his body language. 

Meanwhile, looking at Anthony-Towns’ recent form, it appears that the more he gets involved in the game the better it is for the New York Knicks. 

Will Karl-Anthony Towns Play A More Active Role In Game 2?

The New York Knicks rely on the 2016 Rookie of the Year as their best bet to win the series against the Atlanta Hawks. Why? Well, let’s have a closer look at game 1. Surely, it was Brunson who had better numbers. But less than five minutes into the game, it was Karl Anthony-Towns who set up a screen for the 29-year-old.