Karl-Anthony Towns Out Thursday with Knee Injury; Earns All-NBA Cup Nod

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, marking his second missed game this December. The injury was sustained during Tuesday's game against the Spurs, further depleting the Knicks' frontcourt alongside Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart. Despite this setback, Towns was recently selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team, averaging 21.1 points and 10.9 rebounds, with double-doubles in six of seven tournament games, showcasing his consistent impact for the New York Knicks.