Karl-Anthony Towns Has Helped Save Knicks From Disaster
When the New York Knicks fell behind the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs, disenchanted fans were ready to demand change. “Fire Mike Brown ! ” “Trade for Giannis!
” Their remarks stemmed from the disappointment of watching a team with championship aspirations struggle to conquer an overachieving sixth seed in the first round of the playoffs. Now, the Knicks find themselves eight wins away from an NBA title, waiting to see who they will face in the Conference Finals. So how did a team that looked like it was backsliding just two weeks ago turn it around so quickly?
The answer lies in the Knicks’ X-Factor: Karl Anthony Towns. Strong Play in the Playoffs Ever since KAT joined the Knicks, questions flowed about whether or not he was the right co-star next to Jalen Brunson . How would his defense hold up in the playoffs?
What if he couldn’t stay out of foul trouble? This postseason, Towns has shown his effectiveness on both sides of the ball, even if foul trouble remains an issue. Despite attempting the fewest number of shots in the playoffs in his career, he has the highest plus-minus of his postseason career.
Additionally, he ranks first in several key postseason categories: win shares, player efficiency rating, plus-minus (offensive and defensive). Not only has he excelled at distributing for his teammates, but he has also become a double-double machine. He is averaging 17.
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