ORLANDO, Fla. — The only thing that’s consistently stopped Karl-Anthony Towns is foul trouble. Amid his scorching start with the new franchise, the center has become increasingly susceptible to personal fouls — particularly early in games — and it’s an area both Towns and his coach acknowledged requires adjustment.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, despite an outstanding performance from Victor Wembanyama. The French center impressed not only his teammates but also his rivals, with Karl-Anthony Towns offering his thoughts on the young star’s performance.

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New York Knicks star forward Karl-Anthony Towns reveals his thoughts after a stellar performance and victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Towns gave fans at Target Center plenty of great memories, too, and they showed their appreciation. A sparse crowd cheered Towns when he came out for pregame warmups an hour before the game. By the time Towns was announced as a Knicks starter and the tribute played on the video board, a filled-in and sold-out crowd let out a roaring applause.

Before an emotional night at Target Center, Towns took some time for himself to reminisce: "I was committed to retiring here."