Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing tonight against Detroit Pistons? Exploring Knicks superstar's status (Nov. 1)

Karl-Anthony Towns is cleared to play for the New York Knicks against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Towns sprained his left wrist in a 116-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday and was on the injury report ahead of the game.

KAT, who was acquired in early October from the Minnesota Timberwolves, has adjusted well with the Knicks. In four games thus far, he has averaged 22.5 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He is shooting 58.5% from the floor, including 72.7% from the 3-point line and 95.2% from the charity stripe.

Despite the injury on Wednesday, Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 44 points against Miami. He shot 17 of 25 from the field, including four of five from beyond the arc. He also had 13 rebounds. There was no indication of the injury after the game, as he told reporters, via the New York Post:

“Just wanted to do whatever I can to help us win. My teammates out there on the court put the trust in me with the basketball and the coaching staff, amazing game plan by them. I just wanted to repay their trust.”

Besides Towns, the Knicks will also be without Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Precious Achiuwa (sprained left hamstring) and Kevin McCullar Jr. (knee). If Towns is deemed unfit after the morning shootaround, expect Jericho Sims to see extended minutes.

How has Karl-Anthony Towns fared against Detroit Pistons in his career?

Karl-Anthony Towns played against the Detroit Pistons on 14 occasions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In those games, he averaged 21.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists. KAT has a 6-8 losing record against the Pistons.

Despite being one of the best offensive big men in the league, he has never surpassed the 30-point barrier against Detroit. His best performance was a 28-point, eight-rebound, five-assist and three-steal outing on May 11, 2021.

Where and how to watch New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons?

The New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. The game will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit and MSG. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.