Karl-Anthony Towns shines in NBA Finals as Knicks lead Spurs 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has delivered back-to-back double-doubles to help the New York Knicks take a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 1, Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds, followed by 21 points and 13 rebounds in Game 2. His performances are a response to previous criticisms from Jimmy Butler, who labeled him 'soft' years ago. Now, Towns is making a statement on the court against reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
- •Knicks lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals against Spurs.
- •Towns records 18 points, 12 rebounds in Game 1 and 21 points, 13 rebounds in Game 2.
- •Performance counters past criticism from Jimmy Butler.
- •Towns matched up against Spurs' Victor Wembanyama.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jimmy Butler once questioned his toughness — now Karl-Anthony Towns is bullying the NBA’s DPOY
"Karl-Anthony Towns changing 'soft' narrative pinned by Jimmy Butler once.
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