Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks past Cavaliers with 29 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the New York Knicks in their 109-97 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 7, 2026. After the game, Towns discussed his evolution from focusing solely on scoring to prioritizing team success and rebounding. He emphasized the importance of winning over individual approval, and noted that this shift was crucial for younger players to understand. The Knicks improved their record to 5-4 for the season, marking their first time above.500 this year. They will next host the Milwaukee Bucks on November 10.
- •Towns finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds
- •Knicks defeat Cavaliers 109-97
- •Towns shifts focus from scoring to rebounding
- •Knicks improve to 5-4 this season
- •Next game against the Bucks on November 10
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"The New York Knicks' center Karl-Anthony Towns delivers a powerful message to young players after his monster outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
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