Summary
Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks was on the injury report due to tightness in his left calf but was cleared to play against the Toronto Raptors after a pregame warmup. The game was important as it was an NBA Cup quarter-final, with the Knicks currently holding a strong second-place position in the Eastern Conference.
Key Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns was listed on the Knicks' injury report with a tight calf.
- Towns participated in a pregame warmup and felt good, so he was cleared to play.
- This game against the Raptors is part of the NBA Cup quarter-finals.
- Towns joined the Knicks last season and has missed only 10 games since then.
- Before this injury, Towns played 22 games this season, averaging 22.5 points and 11.9 rebounds.
- The Knicks have a record of 16-7 and are second in the Eastern Conference.
- The Raptors are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-10 before the game.
- The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
