{"id":378981,"date":"2026-04-07T04:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/378981\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T04:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:40:14","slug":"new-york-knicks-star-karl-anthony-towns-made-nba-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/378981\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Knicks Star Karl-Anthony Towns Made NBA History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 06: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks dunks against Dyson Daniels #5 and Gabe Vincent #4 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday night, the New York Knicks<\/a> played the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> at State Farm Arena in Georgia.<\/p>\n

The Knicks won by a score of 108-105.<\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9\/12 from the field and 2\/4 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Knicks Star Karl-Anthony Towns Made NBA History\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

During the game, Towns also made NBA<\/a> history.<\/p>\n

Knicks PR wrote:<\/a> \u201cKarl-Anthony Towns is the fastest player in NBA history to eclipse 16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 1,000 three-pointers (718 career games). He\u2019s also the seventh player in NBA history to accomplish this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks steps out of bounds as he drives against Dyson Daniels<\/a> #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Towns is in his second season playing for New York.<\/p>\n

He came into the night with averages of 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 72 games.<\/p>\n

Towns And The Knicks\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors<\/a> at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

The Knicks improved to 51-28 in 79 games, which has them as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won seven out of ten).<\/p>\n

Following the Hawks, the Knicks will play their next game on Thursday night when they host the Boston Celtics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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GettyKarl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts to scoring and not getting a foul during the first half against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> at the United Center on February 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

Towns and the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2025 (for the first time in 25 years).<\/p>\n

If they can stay healthy, they will have an excellent chance to make the NBA Finals this season.<\/p>\n

Before the Knicks, Towns had spent the first nine years of his career playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Knicks PR added:<\/a> \u201cCoach Mike Brown has earned his 51st win of the season, tying Pat Riley (1991-92) for the most wins in a Knicks head coach\u2019s first season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hawks After Knicks Loss\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyQuin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Houston Rockets<\/a> during the first half in a preseason game at Toyota Center on October 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

As for the Hawks, they are the fifth seed the Eastern Conference with a 45-34 record in 79 games.<\/p>\n

They have won seven out of their last ten.<\/p>\n

Following the Knicks, the Hawks will play their next game on Wedenesday when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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