Summary
Karl-Anthony Towns, a key player for the New York Knicks, will not play in their game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness. Towns has only missed two games this season, but his absence did not stop the Knicks from winning those matches.
Key Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as questionable to play due to an illness.
- The Knicks officially ruled him out for the game against the Atlanta Hawks.
- Towns has missed only two games this season, on December 7 and in mid-December.
- Even without Towns, the Knicks won both previous games he missed.
- In recent games, Towns averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.
- The Knicks are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a 23-10 record.
- They have won seven of their last ten games and trail the top seed, Detroit Pistons, by 1.5 games.
- Friday's game against the Hawks will start at 7:30 PM ET.
