Knicks Steal One From the Celtics: Towns Drops 44, Leads Minnesota to Victory
The New York Knicks pulled off a huge upset on Wednesday night, beating the Boston Celtics 113-108 thanks to a monster performance from Karl-Anthony Towns. The Minnesota Timberwolves center absolutely exploded for 44 points, leading his team to a crucial victory in the Eastern Conference.
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start. The Knicks, who have been struggling recently, looked like a completely different team with their energy and hustle. They were able to keep pace with the Celtics, who were trying to build a lead early.
But Towns was simply unstoppable. He was hitting everything from the outside, and he was dominant down low. He even had a few clutch shots in the fourth quarter to secure the victory for Minnesota.
The Celtics, on the other hand, were struggling to find their rhythm. They were missing shots, turning the ball over, and just didn't look like themselves. Jayson Tatum had a solid game, but he was the only one who was really able to put up points.
This win was a major upset for the Timberwolves. They're still considered a fringe playoff team, but they showed that they can hang with the best of the best. The Celtics, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to get back on track. They can't afford to lose many more games if they want to stay at the top of the East.
It was a night to remember for the Knicks and Towns, and a night to forget for the Celtics. This game was a reminder that anything can happen in the NBA, and that even the best teams can be beaten on any given night.