Overview

• Draymond Green accused Karl-Anthony Towns of avoiding tough matchups, citing the Knicks-Warriors game as an example.
• Towns missed the game to attend the funeral of Sarah Holtzman, a close family friend of his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods.
• In response, Towns chose a measured approach, emphasizing positivity and his focus on supporting Holtzman's grieving family and her children.
• Green offered condolences after learning the reason for Towns' absence but did not formally apologize for his initial remarks.
• Towns' professionalism and strong performance this season have drawn praise, as he remains focused on leading the Knicks in their playoff push.