- Associated Press
Towns relishes an enjoyable return to Minnesota, from the roar of the crowd to a blowout win
Karl-Anthony Towns took some time to reflect on nine formative NBA seasons in Minnesota, arriving to the arena early for the morning shootaround before the rest of the New York Knicks. “All these moments that I've been blessed to have here in a Timberwolves jersey, it meant a lot that I was given the chance," Towns said at the end of an emotional night that turned exhilarating for him and the Knicks in a 133-107 romp Thursday. Minnesota still means a lot to Towns.
- Yahoo Sports
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns receives standing ovation in Minnesota, then blows out Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns is a member of the New York Knicks now, but he's still got plenty of fans in Minnesota.
- Associated Press
Towns tears up T-wolves in return with 32 points and 20 rebounds in 133-107 romp by Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired New York Knicks past the Timberwolves 133-107 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored 29 points for the Knicks, who built a lead as big as 36 points in the third quarter and won for the 12th time in 16 games. Towns was the star, the subject of a loud ovation and a tribute video before the game highlighting his nine seasons with Minnesota after being picked first overall in the 2015 draft.
All players
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| 5 | PF | |
| 8 | SF | |
| 25 | SF | |
| 11 | PG | |
| 0 | G | |
| 4 | SG | |
| 3 | SG | |
| 55 | C | |
| 13 | PG | |
| 2 | PG | |
| 9 | SF | |
| 1 | PG | |
| 23 | C | |
| 37 | SF | |
| 20 | C | |
| 00 | SF | |
| 32 | C |