Overview
- Towns said he nearly sat out before his father encouraged him to suit up, calling it a very long day spent caring for family.
- He delivered 26 points and 15 rebounds, including a late layup, then acknowledged missing two free throws with five seconds left.
- Head coach Mike Brown said Brooklyn's Jordi Fernandez outcoached him as New York struggled with 27.6% three-point shooting and 20 fast-break points allowed.
- The victory marked the Knicks' fifth straight, moving them to 46-25 and third in the East as they chase Boston in the Atlantic Division.
- It was Towns' 49th double-double of the season; OG Anunoby added 16 points, Jalen Brunson had 17 on 7-for-19 shooting, and Josh Hart was out with a knee injury.