Overview
- Towns suited up for a fourth straight game despite a Grade 2 right quadriceps strain and was held to eight points on 2-of-12 shooting against Milwaukee.
- His status has appeared on every Knicks injury report to start the season, and he previously said he played because he did not want to disappoint fans.
- The Sporting News reported his early shooting has dipped to 35.2% from the field and 33.3% from three, with double-teams limiting his effectiveness versus the Bucks.
- Mitchell Robinson remains out with a left ankle issue, Guerschon Yabusele has a left knee sprain, and Josh Hart is managing a finger injury, leaving the frontcourt thin.
- Medical and media voices warn that continuing to play on a partial quad tear risks aggravation when typical recovery is measured in weeks, prompting calls to consider rest.