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Knicks Confront Karl-Anthony Towns’ Unsettled Role As Playoffs Near

Late-system tweaks from coach Mike Brown raise pressure to lock in usage before the postseason.

Overview

  • Towns said before Sunday’s 111-100 loss at Oklahoma City that he is still figuring where he most helps New York win.
  • The Thunder used Alex Caruso and rotating help to deny early touches, leaving Towns with one first-half shot and a late scoring flurry.
  • Brown acknowledged he has adjusted his scheme to fit Towns, who has produced more since the break but still sees uneven involvement.
  • Jalen Brunson urged the Knicks to build form now rather than try to flip a switch once the playoffs start.
  • Depth is a near-term worry as guard Miles McBride was in visible pain in Oklahoma City and is listed as questionable for Tuesday at Houston.