The five-time All-Star posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, but his performance wasn’t enough to silence critics, especially Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green, who delivered a scathing critique of Towns’ approach to the game.
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NBA MVP Nikola Jokic touts Knicks as legit title contenders
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Nikola Jokic calls Knicks a top-five NBA title contender after off night against New York's defense
Nikola Jokic Says the Surging New York Knicks Are a 'Top-5 Candidate' to Win the NBA Title
Two years after he won an NBA title, Nikola Jokic views the surging New York Knicks as a “top-five candidate” to end their 52-year championship drought
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Knicks wallop Grizzlies in 143-106 rout of Western Conference title contender
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Knicks surpass 140 for second straight game, snap Grizzlies' 6-game win streak with 143-106 rout
Knicks roll over Grizzlies for biggest win of season
Karl-Anthony Towns posted another double-double on Monday night and had 16 points during a strong third quarter that helped the New York Knicks pull away for their most decisive win of the season, a 143-106 rout of the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau holds back the celebration after defeting the Memphis Grizzlies by 37
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gave New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson credit for his great third quarter.
New York's bench also contributed mightily to the win. The combination of Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, Miles McBride, and Landry Shamet scored 45. They also outscored Memphis' bench by a 50-45 score.
The Knicks will play their next five games at home, but all will be against formidable Western Conference opponents beginning with Saturday’s matchup against the surging Kings.
New York looks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Denver. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.
What appeared to be a tight affair heading into the second half turned into a dominant performance, with the Knicks running away with the game behind a collective offensive effort from all five starters.
In a league where guys like Draymond Green exist, "bozos" cannot be where the line is drawn for getting ejected.
NBA trades are not all that uncommon, but when they involve superstar players, it certainly is big news and can be unexpected.
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