Karl-Anthony Towns dominates again as Hawks have no answer for Knicks’ adjustment
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a dominant force for the New York Knicks in their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. In Game 5, he contributed significantly with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists, leading the Knicks to a 126-97 victory. The Knicks are now one win away from advancing past the first round for the fourth consecutive year, thanks in part to their strategic adjustments featuring Towns more prominently in their offense.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 of the playoffs.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in the game.
- ▪The Knicks have made adjustments to their offense, featuring Towns more and allowing Jalen Brunson to play off the ball.
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NBA New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns dominates again as Hawks have no answer for Knicks’ adjustment By Zach Braziller Published April 29, 2026 Updated April 29, 2026, 12:40 a.m. ET The Hawks don’t have an answer for Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Knicks are making sure to exploit that mismatch. Early in the series, they weren’t going to Towns nearly enough. Over the past two games, that has changed, and now the Knicks are within one win of advancing past the first round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Towns was again terrific, a dominant force as the Knicks crushed Atlanta 126-97 in a one-sided Game 5. They ran offense through the big man, and the Hawks couldn’t stop him.
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