KAT thrills with historic stat line in Minnesota homecoming

KAT thrills with historic stat line in Minnesota homecoming

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a historic stat line as he led his team to a 133-107 victory against the Timberwolves in his return to Minnesota.

Towns became the first player in NBA history to record 30-plus points, 20-plus rebounds, and five-plus threes on 100% 3-point shooting in a game, recording 32 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists while going 5-of-5 from beyond the arc.

What made the feat even more special for Towns was that he did it in the city in which he spent the first nine seasons of his career.

“This place means a lot to me and my family,” Towns told TNT’s Jared Greenberg postgame. “Everyone was trying to make it seem like it was just another game, I knew it wasn’t. … I just didn’t want to let my emotions overcome the game, and I wanted to play for the win. I wasn’t playing for myself, I was playing for the win.”

Towns was traded from Minnesota to the Knicks in the offseason for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. He’d helped the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference finals a season prior and had expressed his desire to remain with Minnesota following the team’s postseason elimination.

Towns declined to answer whether his performance Thursday meant more coming against his former club.

“I’m just happy that I was able to have the game I had today,” Towns said. “I have something on my mind (that) I won’t say.”

Towns was averaging 24.8 points and a career-high 13.9 rebounds while shooting a career-best 43.9% from three heading into Thursday.

The 17-10 Knicks sit third in the Eastern Conference. They next play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

You can view the original article HERE.

‘Halo’ Star Bokeem Woodbine on “Hurtful” Cancelation of the Series
‘Halo’ Star Bokeem Woodbine on “Hurtful” Cancelation of the Series
Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards
Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards
Dave Filoni Pays Emotional Tribute to Ray Stevenson
Dave Filoni Pays Emotional Tribute to Ray Stevenson
‘Blue Bloods’ Fans Were Way Too Harsh on Erin Reagan
‘Blue Bloods’ Fans Were Way Too Harsh on Erin Reagan
Watch Dave Grohl perform ‘Everlong’ and ‘The Sky Is A Neighborhood’ with LA Philharmonic at Coachella 2025
Watch Dave Grohl perform ‘Everlong’ and ‘The Sky Is A Neighborhood’ with LA Philharmonic at Coachella 2025
BBC delays plans to block access to BBC Sounds internationally
BBC delays plans to block access to BBC Sounds internationally
Nicola Coughlan raises over £90,000 for trans charity after Supreme Court ruling
Nicola Coughlan raises over £90,000 for trans charity after Supreme Court ruling
Diddy loses bid to delay sex trafficking and racketeering trial
Diddy loses bid to delay sex trafficking and racketeering trial
10 Best Modern Sitcoms Like ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ 
10 Best Modern Sitcoms Like ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ 
Characters of The Week: Chicago PD’s Intelligence Unit Takes a Stand, A Will Trent Double-Hitter & More!
Characters of The Week: Chicago PD’s Intelligence Unit Takes a Stand, A Will Trent Double-Hitter & More!
Dave Filoni Says Admiral Ackbar Will Fight Thrawn in ‘Ahsoka’
Dave Filoni Says Admiral Ackbar Will Fight Thrawn in ‘Ahsoka’
‘Fourth Wing’ Series Release Date, Cast, Plot and Everything We Know So Far
‘Fourth Wing’ Series Release Date, Cast, Plot and Everything We Know So Far
Report: Spurs’ Popovich has medical incident in restaurant
Report: Spurs’ Popovich has medical incident in restaurant
Yankees’ Chisholm suspended 1 game, fined for tweeting after ejection
Yankees’ Chisholm suspended 1 game, fined for tweeting after ejection
Rodgers ‘open to anything,’ including retirement
Rodgers ‘open to anything,’ including retirement
How Virtual Reception Services Support Patient Education Sessions
How Virtual Reception Services Support Patient Education Sessions
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Sparks Debate With Bold Claim
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Sparks Debate With Bold Claim
DeMar DeRozan Gets In Physical Altercation In Sushi Restaurant, On Video
DeMar DeRozan Gets In Physical Altercation In Sushi Restaurant, On Video
Rickey Smiley Drops Surprise Ticket Link For Mystery Event
Rickey Smiley Drops Surprise Ticket Link For Mystery Event
Ex-RHOC Star Lydia McLaughlin’s Brother Shot Dead by Cops in California
Ex-RHOC Star Lydia McLaughlin’s Brother Shot Dead by Cops in California
Inside Sofia Carson’s Tings Magazine Shoot With Brian Wolk & Claude Morais!
Inside Sofia Carson’s Tings Magazine Shoot With Brian Wolk & Claude Morais!
Zendaya Vacations With Louis Vuitton, VMAN’s Summer Star!
Zendaya Vacations With Louis Vuitton, VMAN’s Summer Star!
What to Wear to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour
What to Wear to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour
Parties, Parties, Parties! The Cinema Society Toasts “On Swift Horses” & More!
Parties, Parties, Parties! The Cinema Society Toasts “On Swift Horses” & More!