Karl-Anthony Towns has simple hope to fix his stunning fourth-quarter futility in NBA Finals
Karl-Anthony Towns has logged 30 minutes in the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals without scoring a point. Coach Mike Brown said the Knicks need to involve Towns more throughout the game, especially late. Towns responded that the team must execute its game plan and he will do his part at the highest level.
- ▪Towns has played 30 minutes in the fourth quarter of the three-game series and has not scored a field goal or free throw.
- ▪He has taken only six shots and recorded one assist during that span.
- ▪Coach Mike Brown emphasized the importance of getting Towns more touches throughout the game.
- ▪The Knicks are 12-1 in the playoffs when Towns records four or more assists.
- ▪Towns said the focus is on executing the game plan, particularly in the fourth quarter.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns has simple hope to fix his stunning fourth-quarter futility in NBA Finals By Zach Braziller Published June 9, 2026, 11:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The number is somewhat stunning, considering how well Karl-Anthony Towns has performed up until recently in the NBA Finals. He has logged 30 minutes across the fourth quarter of the three games of the series, and the Knicks center hasn’t scored a point. Not a single field goal or free throw. He has only taken six shots and tallied one assist. Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns drives with the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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