Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks’ victory and extends winning streak to seven games

Santo Domingo. — Dominican Karl-Anthony Towns once again stood out as one of the main figures for the New York Knicks by recording a solid double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds, guiding the team to a 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and consolidating their seventh consecutive win of the season.

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The Quisqueyan center had a decisive impact on both sides of the court, imposing his presence in the paint and contributing key points at decisive moments of the match, especially during a highly competitive third quarter in which New York managed to take the lead. The Knicks’ offense was led by Jalen Brunson, who led the scoring with 32 points, while OG Anunoby contributed 21 units. Mikal Bridges also stood out with 14 points and Mitchell Robinson with 11, completing a collective effort that allowed New York to improve its record to 48-25. The game remained close for much of the second half. After a tie at 66 at the start of the third period, Towns scored five consecutive points that helped momentarily tilt the scoreboard, backed by long-distance shots from Bridges and Anunoby. In the final quarter, the Knicks knew how to handle the pressure and secure the victory from the free throw line, despite the fact that the Pelicans got dangerously close in the final minutes. By New Orleans, Zion Williamson led with 22 points, followed by Jeremiah Fears with 21 and Saddiq Bey with 18 in a defeat that represents their second consecutive setback. Towns’ consistent performance continues to be key in the Knicks’ good moment, who remain firm in the final stretch of the NBA season.