The New York Knicks secured a 113–100 road win over the Brooklyn Nets, solidifying yet another dominant performance. Perhaps the most dominant player of the night was Karl-Anthony Towns, who delivered his best outing of the season, finishing with 37 points and 12 rebounds on better than 70% shooting from both the field and from three.

Towns earned praise from multiple members of the roster, including head coach Mike Brown, who credited KAT for finding his rhythm when it mattered most. During postgame availability, Josh Hart spoke on Towns’ big night and what it meant for the team.

“He was great, we needed him to be aggressive… finding him his spacing. That's what we need from him.”

Hart, typically a man of few words, didn’t hesitate to highlight Towns’ efficiency. Brown also pointed out that Towns’ teammates put him in ideal scoring situations, giving him ample opportunities to dominate throughout the night.

This was the most comfortable Towns has looked with the ball in his hands all season. He avoided forcing long three-point attempts, instead attacking the rim with confidence and punishing mismatches against Brooklyn’s young roster. By letting the game come to him rather than forcing the action, Towns played with a level of confidence that Knicks fans had been waiting to see.

Towns is currently shooting a career-low from both the field and three-point range, making his case for quality over quantity rather poor. Towns has taken nearly 80 three-point attempts, with a majority of them coming from 27 feet or more, making his own shot harder to knock down than it needs to be. 

His teammates provided plenty of support, including a 27-point performance from team captain Jalen Brunson, who was in complete control offensively and attacked all areas of the floor. Mikal Bridges added 16 points, while Jordan Clarkson continued his strong bench production with 12 points in 20 minutes.

This was a very winnable game for the Knicks, but also exactly what they needed to regain momentum. Towns has struggled with his shooting throughout the season, and this breakout performance could be the spark he needed. New York entered the matchup having gone just 1–2 on its road trip. While the Knicks are 8–1 at Madison Square Garden, they’ve been just 2–5 away from home.

Next up, New York heads to Charlotte to face a young, scrappy Hornets team led by rookie sensation Kon Knueppel. The Knicks will look to improve their road record to 3–2 before returning home for Friday’s matchup.