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Minutes after NBA playoffs exit, report says Karl-Anthony Towns' defense frustrated Knicks teammates and coaches
- The New York Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers 125-108 in Game 6 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, ending their playoff run.
- The Knicks traded for five-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns prior to the 2024-25 season hoping he would help overcome their long playoff drought.
- Despite Towns' offensive skill, players and coaches expressed growing frustration with his defensive lapses and poor communication all season.
- Edwards and Katz noted that as the issue persisted, teammates grew concerned that Towns did not fully understand the significance of the situation, particularly since he often made defensive mistakes without offering any explanations.
- The Knicks face potential roster changes this summer to address defensive weaknesses around Towns, whose large contract and limitations complicate trade options.
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