Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns struggles in Finals against Spurs

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns struggles in Finals against Spurs
Summary

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks has not scored in the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals, despite averaging 9.7 minutes in that period. So far in the series, he has logged 50 points in the first three quarters but has failed to translate that into fourth-quarter success, shooting 0-of-6 from the field. The Knicks' second half slump in Game 3 allowed the San Antonio Spurs to equal the series at 2-1. Towns noted turnovers and a lack of execution as factors in the Game 3 loss. The Knicks will aim to rebound in Game 4 on Wednesday night.

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  • Towns has scored 50 points in the first three quarters of the Finals.
  • He has shot 0-of-6 in fourth quarters across three games.
  • The Knicks shot 36% in the second half of Game 3.
  • Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night.
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New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns' fourth-quarter struggles are reaching alarming levels.

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