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Towns More than Held His Own Against Wembanyama, and Knicks Looking for More in Game 2 of Finals
- The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Wednesday's NBA Finals Game 1, with Karl-Anthony Towns playing a pivotal role containing Victor Wembanyama on defense.
- Towns dedicated his performance to his late mother, Jacqueline, who passed away on April 13, 2020, sharing he felt a "calming presence" entering the contest.
- While Wembanyama scored 26 points, he shot just 6-of-21 from the field; Towns finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in the Knicks' defensive effort.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Towns' defensive presence, noting, "KAT has been really present with everything that we're doing," crediting his intensity against the Spurs.
- Ahead of Friday's Game 2, Towns stressed resetting mentality, saying, "Every game has to be approached like it's 0-0," as the Spurs prepare to adjust their approach.
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Towns more than held his own against Wembanyama, and Knicks looking for more in Game 2 of finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns' first two baskets of the NBA Finals were like countless others in his career. The New York forward got the ball 30 feet from
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