New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns stands on the court before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) jump during the tip-off in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, left, and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, right, hug before an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after a 3-point shot made by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards at the buzzer to end the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns acknowledges the crowd before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, stands on the court as the national anthem is played before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with teammates after a timeout called in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a 3-point basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)