Overview
- New York activated Towns for the Dec. 9 quarterfinal in Toronto following successful pregame testing.
- The center had been on the injury report with left calf tightness and missed the Dec. 7 loss to the Magic.
- Local reporters Stefan Bondy and James L. Edwards III reported his intention to play and confirmed his return after warmups.
- Towns enters the game averaging 22.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists across 22 appearances this season.
- Guard Miles McBride is undergoing an ankle MRI after leaving practice in a walking boot, with Pacome Dadiet and Landry Shamet still listed with tentative mid-December return targets.