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Towns Scores 26 Points in Timberwolves' Victory After Father's Encouragement
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Timberwolves' 93-92 win over the Nets, after his father encouraged him to play. Towns' father, Karl Sr., is recovering from a medical procedure.
Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't sure he would make it to Friday night's game at Barclays Center. Towns was listed as questionable before tipoff due to personal reasons. However, Towns followed the wishes of his father, Karl Sr., who is currently recovering from a medical procedure. Towns scored 26 points and had 15 rebounds in the Timberwolves' 93-92 victory over the Nets. Towns mentioned post-game that his father was adamant that he play. He plans to return to his father to support his recovery.
Key Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 points in a 93-92 win against the Nets.
- Towns also had 15 rebounds during Friday's game.
- Towns' father, Karl Sr., encouraged him to play while recovering from a medical procedure.
- Towns was initially listed as questionable for personal reasons.
- Towns' father is a mainstay at his games.
- Towns' mother, Jacqueline Cruz, died in 2020 from COVID-19.
- Karl Sr.'s medical issue is not life-threatening.
- Michael Porter Jr. has not officially been ruled out by the Nets.
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- New York Post — Karl-Anthony Towns listens to recovering father's advice and suits up for win