Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing tonight against Denver Nuggets? Latest on New York Knicks star's status explored (Nov. 25)
Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as "questionable" for the New York Knicks' matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Knicks' center is dealing with a left calf contusion as he prepares to face reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
Towns has been highly reliable this season, missing only one of the Knicks' 16 games. He played in New York's most recent outing on Saturday, a 121-106 loss to the Utah Jazz. Towns logged 39 minutes, finishing with a double-double of 16 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.
For the season, the former No. 1 overall pick has been in excellent form, averaging 26.1 points per game on 53.4% shooting, including an impressive 45.8% from beyond the arc. He’s also contributing 12.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
The Knicks have had a good start to their campaign and currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 9-7 record through 16 games.
Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Denver Nuggets
Karl-Anthony Towns has faced the Denver Nuggets numerous times throughout his career. Notably, he played a key role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 4-3 series victory over the Nuggets in the second round of last season’s playoffs.
In the regular season, Towns has consistently performed well against the Western Conference powerhouse, averaging 24.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.
During last season’s regular season campaign, Towns appeared in just one game against Mike Malone’s squad, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Where to watch New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets?
The New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets game is scheduled to take place on Monday, Nov. 25, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will tip of at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PT).
The Knicks vs. Nuggets game will be telecast live on MSG (local) and Altitude (local). The pre game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. The live streaming of the game will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).