Karl-Anthony Towns Made New York Knicks History Against Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns made New York Knicks history.

Mar 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a foul call against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards (at home) by a score of 122-103.

Karl-Anthony Towns finished the win with 31 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block while shooting 10/20 from the field and 1/5 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

31 points and 11 boards for Karl-Anthony Towns 💪 pic.twitter.com/S6AmgJ7NS9

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 23, 2025

The All-Star forward also made Knicks history.

Via @NY_Knicks_Stats: "Karl-Anthony Towns now has 17 30-point/10-rebound games this season, the most by a Knick in a season since Patrick Ewing in 1994-95"

Karl-Anthony Towns now has 17 30-point/10-rebound games this season, the most by a Knick in a season since Patrick Ewing in 1994-95

— Knicks Stats (@NY_Knicks_Stats) March 23, 2025

Towns is in his first season playing for the Knicks.

He is averaging 24.5 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 52.5% from the field and 42.5% from the three-point range in 63 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns tonight:

31 Points
11 Rebounds
50% FG
+20+/-
37 Minutes pic.twitter.com/DreQxuhAvv

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 23, 2025

With the win, the Knicks improved to 44-26 in 70 games, which has them as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten (and are 23-11 in 34 games at home).

Via The New York Knicks: "showed up for the home crowd

KAT 31 PTS | 11 REB
Mikal 27 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
OG 23 PTS | 2 STL
Cam 13 PTS | 7 AST"

showed up for the home crowd 📍

KAT 31 PTS | 11 REB
Mikal 27 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
OG 23 PTS | 2 STL
Cam 13 PTS | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/nj0RBpJ0YW

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 23, 2025

Following the Wizards, the Knicks will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden.

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is fouled by Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) while rebounding during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Towns was the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.

He spent the first nine years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.