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Towns: Everyone has to step up when Brunson is absent. We don’t want to lose the game trying to hit 60 points.

3:19am, 16 November 2025【Basketball】

November 15th NBA Eastern NBA Cup, the Knicks beat the Heat 140-132. After the game, Towns was interviewed.

Talking about the performance of the game, Towns said: "Brunson was absent from this game, and each of us had to step up. In the second half, I didn't want to force my performance. I didn't want to lose the game just to hit 60 points."

Towns played 38 minutes in this game, making 13 of 26 shots, 6 of 14 three-pointers, 7 of 9 free throws, 39 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, with a game-high plus-minus value of +13.

In the first half of the game, Towns scored 31 points.