New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns reflected on the challenge of taking on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs after a 105-95 win in Game 1. While Towns opened up about taking a 1-0 lead, he spoke on what it took to face Wembanyama on the biggest stage of their respective careers.
Towns addressed his matchup against Wembanyama during his postgame media availabilty.
“Just trying to make it difficult. He's an amazing player, he's a one-of-a-kind player in this NBA.”
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"Just trying to make it difficult. He's an amazing player, he's a one-of-a-kind player in this NBA"
Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his approach in guarding Victor Wembanyama: pic.twitter.com/btR57aOX4m
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Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and one block for the Knicks. Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, but finiehd with six turnovers.
New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns reflected on the challenge of taking on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs after a 105-95 win in Game 1. While Towns opened up about taking a 1-0 lead, he spoke on what it took to face Wembanyama on the biggest stage of their respective careers.