Karl-Anthony Towns dominates again as Hawks have no answer for Knicks’ adjustment
Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5, showcasing dominant performance with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The Knicks adjusted their offensive strategy to feature Towns more prominently, which also helped Jalen Brunson score 39 points on efficient shooting. Atlanta struggled to contain Towns, lacking a defensive answer despite trying smaller, quicker defenders like Dyson Daniels.
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NBA New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns dominates again as Hawks have no answer for Knicks’ adjustment By Zach Braziller Published April 29, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET The Hawks don’t have an answer for Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Knicks are making sure to exploit that mismatch. Early in the series, they weren’t going to Towns nearly enough. Over the last two games, that has changed, and now the Knicks are within one win of advancing past the first round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Towns was again terrific, a dominant force as the Knicks crushed Atlanta 126-97 in a one-sided Game 5. Karl-Anthony Towns is greeted by Jose Alvarado celebrate a score during the Knicks’ 126-97 Game 5 blowout win over the Hawks on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
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