On Friday evening, the New York Knicks will host the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden.
Right before the game, the Knicks announced that they will be without star forward Karl-Anthony Towns.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) listed out Friday.”
Knicks Announce Lineup Without Towns
The Knicks have also announced that Mitchell Robinson will start in place of Towns.
Underdog NBA added: “Lineup alert: Knicks list starters as Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, Robinson on Friday.”
Robinson This Season
Robinson is in his eighth NBA season (all with New York).
The veteran center is averaging 5.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 71.4% from the field in 57 games.
When healthy, he is among the best defenders in the league.
Real App wrote (on March 22): “Mitchell Robinson is now top 10 all-time in games with a double-double on 100% FG.”
Towns This Season
Towns is in his second year playing for the Knicks.
The All-Star forward was traded (via the Minnesota Timberwolves) before the 2024-25 season.
Right now, he is averaging 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in 72 games.
Real App wrote (on April 1): “Karl-Anthony Towns now has the 2nd most triple-doubles by a center in Knicks history.”
Knicks And Bulls
The Knicks and Bulls have had two totally opposite seasons.
Currently, the Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-28 record in 77 games.
They are 27-9 in 36 games at home (and 7-3 over their last ten).
After the Bulls, the Knicks will visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Bulls are 12th seed with a 29-47 record in 76 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten).
On the road, the Bulls are 11-26 in 37 games.
Following the Knicks, they will return home to host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
New York Knicks Announce Starting Lineup Change After Karl-Anthony Towns News