Even after a game in which Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 46 points, the Knicks star stepped on the court and worked on his free throws after a heartbreaking 124-123 loss to the Bulls. there was.
Towns continued his strong start to the season by grabbing 10 rebounds and making 18-of-30 from the field Wednesday night against Chicago at Madison Square Garden.
However, he missed four of eight shots at the charity stripe.
That was apparently enough for Towns to feel the need to work on his free throw shooting after the loss. he was found in uniform He stayed on the court long after the team cleared the floor and fans came out the door.
As MSG reporter Monica McNutt stood courtside during the postgame show, Towns was seen with Knicks staff as arena employees performed their duties in the background and arena security stood guard. He was seen taking foul shots.
Towns also finished the game with three assists and three steals.
“I expect to make everything,” Towns said after missing the free throw. When you look back on a game, especially when you don't win in a tough game like this, you look in the mirror and see all the things you could have done.
“If I make a few of those free throws, at least two or three, it puts the team in a different position.”
However, his decision to work on his game even after scoring 46 points impressed many Knicks fans online, who quickly praised the offseason acquisition for his dedication.
“I would legitimately die for Karl-Anthony Towns. He's already the best player on the team. It would mean something to him to play in a Knicks jersey.” someone wrote to X.
“Remember when New Yorkers wondered if Karl-Anthony Towns was built for this city? After the game, who else was doing this?” written by others.
“Karl-Anthony Towns is still shooting free throws on the court at MSG. That's what I love about watching superstar players play.” 3rd user wrote.
This season, Towns is averaging 24.5 points and shooting 52.4 percent from the field in 10 games.
The Knicks will play the Nets on Friday.
