Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9
Karl-Anthony Towns Posts 9 Points in Game 3 as Knicks Move 2 Wins From 1st Title in 50 Years
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9

Karl-Anthony Towns Posts 9 Points in Game 3 as Knicks Move 2 Wins From 1st Title in 50 Years

2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9

Summary

  • Karl-Anthony Towns finished Game 3 with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist and 1 block, shooting 3-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 at the line.
  • The Knicks entered the game two wins away from their first NBA championship in more than half a century, with Towns a central reason for their Finals edge.
  • Through the first two games, Towns had averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 56% overall and 43% from 3-point range.
  • That production has helped New York gain the upper hand against San Antonio, where Towns has outplayed Spurs star and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama.

Insights

How is Karl-Anthony Towns dominating the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year on the NBA's biggest stage?
After a 53-year wait, can this Knicks team overcome the Spurs' championship pedigree to finally claim the title?