Towns Returns from Knee Soreness with Double-Double in Knicks' Loss

New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) was cleared for Friday's game against the 76ers after left knee soreness, returning to the lineup. He produced 22 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, and one assist in 35 minutes during the 116-107 loss. This marked his 18th double-double of the season, placing him second in the league. Towns has been a consistent top-20 producer, averaging 22.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.8 triples, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks per contest.