Karl-Anthony Towns returns as offensive ‘hub’ for Knicks and Cavaliers have no answers
Karl-Anthony Towns made a significant impact in the Knicks' Game 3 victory over the Cavaliers. He returned as an offensive hub, contributing 13 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. This win brings the Knicks closer to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the lineup for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Cavaliers.
- ▪He recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in the game.
- ▪The Knicks' victory moved them within one win of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
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NBA New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns returns as offensive ‘hub’ for Knicks and Cavaliers have no answers By Zach Braziller Published May 24, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CLEVELAND — Point center Karl-Anthony Towns returned Saturday night in Cleveland. See Also New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 3 report card: Jalen Brunson completely controlled the tempo Unlike in the series opener, the Cavaliers had no answer for the Knicks’ play-making big man. This was the Towns who shredded the 76ers and Hawks, creating opportunities for his teammates with pinpoint passing. Cleveland had an answer for the Knicks running offense through Towns for most of Game 1, forcing coach Mike Brown’s team to adjust.
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