Karl-Anthony Towns lost to the Bucks

The New York Knicks entered the Fiserv Forum hoping to build on his early-season run, but Milwaukee Bucks had other plans. The 121-111 loss exposed some offensive deficiencies – and Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t shy away from responsibility. The All-Star forward spoke to reporters after one of his toughest nights in a Knicks uniform, scoring just eight points on 2-for-12 shooting as Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory.

SNItv’s Ian Begley took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, posting a video of Towns address loss and possession of his fight against Milwaukee, which pulled behind Antetokounmpo’s outstanding 37-point performance.

“I have to do whatever it takes to win. I went a little too far today (in the second half). I didn’t do what I needed to do to win tonight. That’s on me and I take full responsibility for that.”

Karl-Anthony Towns: “I have to do whatever it takes to win. I pushed a little too hard today (in the second half). I didn’t do what we needed to do to win tonight. That’s on me and I take full responsibility for that.” pic.twitter.com/S344NvCKSij

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) October 29, 2025

The hiring of the former Minnesota Timberwolves big man, now in his 11th NBA season, reflects the level of maturity evident in the team’s locker room.

At first, it looked like a Knicks vs. Bucks matchup as if he were going down on a wire. Brunson erupted for 36 points on 14-of-25 shooting and kept the offense going until a late groin adjustment slowed him down. The brief scare seemed minor, but it underscored how vital the superstar guard is to the team’s rhythm.

Despite the setback, the former University of Kentucky standout pulled down 12 rebounds and remained active on the defensive end. His offensive rhythm never materialized, serving as a reminder that even in his second year in New York, the adjustment to life as a complementary scorer continues to be a work in progress after spending years as Minnesota’s option before Anthony Edwards emerged.

The night may have ended in defeat, but the message carried weight. In a city where every ownership is magnified, Towns’ responsibility stood out as a step toward trust and cohesion. For a Knicks team still forging its identity and chasing consistency, that level of honesty is essential. He can build the kind of foundation that lasts deep into the season. Come spring, it may define who they really are. The team is 2-2 just four games into the new NBA campaign. They’re still learning how to win together under the bright lights of New York after having the longest postseason of the 21st century last year.