Karl-Anthony Towns is shocking his biggest rival with ‘engaged’ defense
Karl-Anthony Towns has surprised many with his defensive performance during the Knicks' playoff run. His increased engagement on defense has drawn praise from critics, including rival Draymond Green. Towns' overall contributions have been crucial to the Knicks' success this postseason.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns played tough defense against Evan Mobley in the Knicks' Game 4 win over the Cavaliers.
- ▪His defensive efforts have been critical for the Knicks, despite receiving less attention than his offensive skills.
- ▪Draymond Green acknowledged Towns' improved defensive engagement, noting he has avoided unnecessary fouls.
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New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns is shocking his biggest rival with ‘engaged’ defense By Jared Schwartz Published May 27, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET Karl-Anthony Towns plays tough defense on Evan Mobley during the Knicks' Game 4 Eastern Conference series-clinching win over the Cavaliers. Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Even Karl-Anthony Towns’ biggest haters are taking notice. Towns’ role in the Knicks offense this postseason has received all the plaudits — his facilitating prowess from the elbows, his 3-point efficiency, his aggressiveness that was not always there in the regular season. His defense has flown a bit under the radar, but it’s been critical for the Knicks. Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns’ longtime nemesis, credited the Knicks’ big man for now being “engaged” on defense.
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