After suffering a calf injury on December 5, Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns missed Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic. As of this writing, thefive-time All-Star is questionable for Tuesday’s bout against the Raptors. Towns’ absence would have a clear impact on New York, as he’s second on the team in scoring while leading in rebounds.
Let’s dive into the latest Karl-Anthony Towns injury update, and utilize PrizePicks NBA projections and circle the top Knicks players for lineups.
Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update vs. Raptors Tonight
Towns has stayed healthy early in the 2025-26 season, but that’s no longer the case. When he suffered the calf injury on December 5, the former Kentucky Wildcat played for about 22 minutes. For context, Towns has posted 33.1 minutes per game this season.
PrizePicks projections have the star big man in line for 22.5 points and 11.5 rebounds against the Raptors tonight.
Towns practiced on Monday and went through a shootaround before Sunday’s absence.
The former All-Star’s numbers have taken a step back this season. After averaging 24.4 points per game (PPG) while shooting 52.6% from the field and 42.0% from three-point land, Towns has posted 22.5 PPG paired with a 46.7% field goal percentage (FG%) and 35.3% mark from three.
His efficiency has been a clear issue. In fact, the former No. 1 pick’s FG% is on pace to be a career-low, and his 35.3% three-point percentage would be KAT's lowest since logging 34.1% in his rookie season.
Despite a step back in efficiency, the seven-foot center still has a lofty 27.3% usage rate, per Fantasy Labs.
Knicks G Miles McBride, who is logging 27.0 minutes per game, will also be out due to an ankle injury. If Towns is absent alongside McBride, who could benefit from an elevated role on New York?
What Knicks Players Could Benefit With Towns Out?
On Sunday, Knicks C Mitchell Robinson was inserted into the starting lineup, recording 25 minutes compared to his per-game average of 17.5 minutes per contest. He racked up 13 rebounds, smashing his 8.4-per-game average.
New York F OG Anunoby saw perhaps the largest jump in production, with 21 points while splashing 5-of-7 3-point shots. The nine-year vet is averaging only 15.9 PPG and 12.1 field goal attempts per contest this season.
When Towns is off the court, Anunoby’s usage rate jumps from 20.2% to 24.1%. We saw an increase in shots on Sunday, as the 6'7" forward chucked up 14 attempts.
According to Dunks & Threes, Toronto is allowing the sixth-highest shot distribution from behind the arc. Anunoby has been deadly from deep, converting 40.9% of his 3-point attempts. After converting 5-of-7 treys on Sunday, we have our player highlighted if Towns is absent.
OG Anunoby vs. Raptors Projections, Picks
Check out the top OG Anunoby player picks vs. the Raptors tonight, via PrizePicks.
- 15 Points
- 21 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 6.5 Three-point Attempts
- 2.5 Three-point Makes
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A former All-Star, KAT is in danger of missing his second game of the season. OG Anunoby could be the player worth highlighting, as he comes off an exceptional performance without Towns in the lineup.
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