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TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using thhis Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the New York Knicks will be in Indiana for a showdown with the Pacers.
They are coming off a 134-117 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Karl-Anthony Towns finished the win with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while shooting 8/13 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.
Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Announcement For Pacers Game
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 3: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Knicks had listed Towns as questionable due to a knee issue.
It’s now been announced that he is doubtful.
SNY’s Knicks Videos wrote: “The Knicks are listing both Karl-Anthony Towns (bilateral knee soreness) and Josh Hart (left knee soreness) as doubtful for tonight’s game”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 22: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks struggles to put on a headset after a win against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
NBA Fans React
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts to a foul during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Here’s what fans were saying about Towns landing on the injury report:
@lagosuranuss: “Hoping KAT’s knee heals up soon health is the priority”
@MoggedByTatum: “he’s ducking Zubac LMAOO🥀”
@TNF3412: “Maybe bc Mike Brown had KAT still on the floor last night when we were up 20 w/a few minutes left and the game was beyond decided.”
@Rebound14196658: “Worried about KAT’s knee. Please let him sit, if that’s what he needs”
@SueEllenCrandal: “I would say rest em but playing lottery bound Indiana has be a battle thus far for us sooo”
@RicoDB311: “Sit the whole starting lineup! Give me Kolek, Clarkson, McCullar, Diawara and Mitch”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks hugs Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Towns This Season
Towns is in the middle of another excellent season with averages of 20.0 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 63 games.