{"id":657015,"date":"2026-03-14T00:59:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/657015\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:59:38","slug":"nba-fans-react-to-karl-anthony-towns-injury-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/657015\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Fans React To Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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)<\/p>\n

On Friday evening, the New York Knicks<\/a> will be in Indiana for a showdown with the Pacers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 134-117 victory over the Utah Jazz<\/a> in Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Announcement For Pacers Game\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyTORONTO, CANADA \u2013 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<\/a> at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

UPDATE: Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out (h\/t Underdog NBA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

For Friday\u2019s game, the Knicks had listed Towns as questionable due to a knee issue.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s now been announced that he is doubtful.<\/p>\n

SNY\u2019s Knicks Videos wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Knicks are listing both Karl-Anthony Towns (bilateral knee soreness) and Josh Hart<\/a> (left knee soreness) as doubtful for tonight\u2019s game\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 FEBRUARY 22: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks struggles to put on a headset after a win against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> at the United Center on February 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

NBA Fans React\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 MARCH 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts to a foul during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what fans were saying about Towns landing on the injury report:<\/p>\n

@lagosuranuss:<\/a> \u201cHoping KAT\u2019s knee heals up soon health is the priority\u201d<\/p>\n

@MoggedByTatum:<\/a> \u201che\u2019s ducking Zubac LMAOO\ud83e\udd40\u201d<\/p>\n

@TNF3412:<\/a> \u201cMaybe bc Mike Brown<\/a> had KAT still on the floor last night when we were up 20 w\/a few minutes left and the game was beyond decided.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Rebound14196658:<\/a> \u201cWorried about KAT\u2019s knee. Please let him sit, if that\u2019s what he needs\u201d<\/p>\n

@SueEllenCrandal:<\/a> \u201cI would say rest em but playing lottery bound Indiana has be a battle thus far for us sooo\u201d<\/p>\n

@RicoDB311:<\/a> \u201cSit the whole starting lineup! Give me Kolek, Clarkson, McCullar, Diawara and Mitch\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 08: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks hugs Marcus Smart<\/a> #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> after a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Towns And The Knicks Season<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He is in his second year playing for the Knicks (after his first nine the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 14: Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson<\/a> #11, Allan Houston, and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Team Knicks pose for a photo after winning the Kia Shooting Stars during 2026 NBA<\/a> All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.<\/p>\n

They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 18-16 in 34 games on the road).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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