Karl-Anthony Towns responds to injury concerns after winning the NBA Cup

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 NBA Cup The final. After winning, Towns gave a shout out to Mitchell Robinson for his effort. Karl-Anthony finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Robinson added 15 rebounds, four points and two blocks in an 11-point win against the Spurs.

During Towns’ postgame media availability, a reporter asked him if his health had affected his performance, but KAT he never addressed it in his answeraccording to SNI.

“I just care that we won the game, got the jersey and the hat. That’s what I was aiming for all day,” Towns said. “That’s all that matters.”

Karl-Anthony Towns was asked how he is physically after the NBA Cup:

“All I care about is that we won the game, got the shirt and the hat. That’s what I strive for all day. That’s all that matters.” pic.twitter.com/LdH3jolggv

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OG Anunoby led seven Knicks in double figures with 28 points (5-10 from deep), including Jalen Brunson, who finished with 25 points and eight assists. Jordan Clarkson (15 points) and Tyler Kolek (14 points) led the bench with a combined 29 points.

Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 21 points, including five triples off the bench. Victor Wembanyama finished with 18 points, six rebounds, two blocks and one steal as part of San Antonio’s second unit. He played just under 25 minutes.

Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Mitchell Robinson after the Knicks’ win

Karl-Anthony Towns credits Mitchell Robinson’s impact against Spurs. Robinson finished with 15 rebounds and protected the rim on the defensive end of the floor, making his presence felt throughout the night. OG Anunoby predicts a change in Knicks momentum in the Eastern Conference.

Towns yelled at Robinson performance in the victory of the Knicks in the final of the NBA Cup against the Spurs, per

“I knew playing against Mitch how he affects the game. To be his teammate now and see what he does, shout out to Mitch,” Towns said. “Hell day at the office for him.”

Karl-Anthony Towns on Mitchell Robinson:

“I knew playing against Mitch how he affects the game. To be his teammate now and see what he does, shout out to Mitch man. Hell in the office for him” pic.twitter.com/9NKLtg5zlL

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The Knicks, who extended their winning streak to six on Tuesday night, have won 10 of their last 11 games.