The New York Knicks recently secured back-to-back victories, first defeating their arch-rivals, the Atlanta Hawks, on Monday and then edging out the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday at Barclays Center. This marked a memorable return for Mikal Bridges, who faced his former team for the first time. However, it was Knicks star guard Karl-Anthony Towns who stole the spotlight during the matchup.
Adding to the buzz, the game attracted several high-profile celebrities, including popular actress Sydney Sweeney, who was spotted in attendance. Interestingly, Towns delivered an exceptional performance, leading the scoring against the Nets. Fans couldn’t help but draw a connection, joking that Sweeney’s presence inspired KAT to play at his very best.
KAT also showcased his immense ‘gymnastics’ after scoring a tough basket on the Nets’ defense. Towns ended with a team-high 25 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists on 11 of 19 field goals while dealing with a sprained right thumb. Knicks’ captain, Jalen Brunson, also stepped up for his side during a crucial phase of the game.
Sydney Sweeney in the house in Brooklyn! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ygoS2hIbam
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2025
Sydney Sweeney got KAT doing gymnastics out there 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/x1bUXkLV8t
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 22, 2025
With less than a minute remaining in the game, Josh Hart supplied OG Anunoby with a slashing dunk after the star Knicks guard embarked on a personal 6-2 run to steady his team.
With 52 seconds remaining, D’Angelo Russell responded with a 3-pointer to reduce the Nets’ score to 97-95. Brunson then made two free throws to complete the victory after Cam Johnson missed a 3-point attempt.
Shaquille O’Neal raves about Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns was a huge acquisition for the New York Knicks, who may have just won the NBA lottery this season. Indeed, Shaquille O’Neal has been forced to acknowledge Towns’ impressive play for the Knicks. During Tuesday’s TNT halftime show, O’Neal couldn’t resist praising Towns.
This year, I have nothing bad to say about him. Love the way he’s playing the game. He’s playing like a true big man.
Shaquille O’Neal said
“Love the way he’s playing the game. He’s playing like a true big man” 😤
Shaq gives Karl-Anthony Towns his flowers at the half 💐 pic.twitter.com/a8BL7kmjl8
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 22, 2025
Perhaps Sydney Sweeney’s attendance gave Karl-Anthony Towns the spark to deliver one of his best performances in a Knicks jersey recently. For clarity, Towns is currently dating renowned social media influencer Jordyn Woods, who has been a consistent presence at his games, frequently cheering him on throughout the season.
On the court, Towns’ recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. His ability to impact the game from all three levels is evident in his impressive shooting splits of 54/44/84, further bolstered by an increasingly physical presence in the paint.
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