Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock
The New York Knicks faced a challenge in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Karl-Anthony Towns, who had been performing well in the playoffs, struggled offensively, contributing only 13 points. Despite his difficulties, the Knicks secured a comeback victory, highlighting the team's resilience.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 17.4 points, 10 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in the playoffs before Game 1.
- ▪In Game 1, Towns was limited to 13 points on 6-for-14 shooting and had seven turnovers.
- ▪The Knicks won Game 1 against the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime, with Jalen Brunson stepping up in crunch time.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock By Zach Braziller Published May 20, 2026, 2:33 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The first seven games of Karl-Anthony Towns, point center, had worked better than anyone could’ve anticipated. The Knicks offense exploded. Towns was a pivotal part of an attack with a 130.5 offensive rating in that span, averaging eight assists. But that was against the Hawks and 76ers, teams who didn’t really have an answer for Towns. James Harden and Jarrett Allen double team Karl-Anthony Towns during the second quarter of the Knicks’ 115-104 comeback overtime victory in Game 1 on May 19, 2026 at the Garden.
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