Towns earned 1.1 million votes, the third-highest amount in the Eastern Conference behind Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His teammate, who plays in a big market like New York, noticed the difference.

The 7-footer is averaging 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game — second-most in the NBA — in 38 appearances.

Despite playing without Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks managed to take down Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. A big reason for that was the play from Josh Hart, who finished with a triple-double with 10 points,

Pairing Robinson with former Defensive Player of the Year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. could give Memphis a lethal frontcourt duo. The Grizzlies also have former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart in the backcourt to help along the perimeter.

Even with star center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, the New York Knicks handled business on the road, dropping the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime 125-119

Karl-Anthony Towns on All-Star vote: I” like to see wins, but I would like to see all five of us be all-stars. I think we’ve got five all-stars on this team. It would be cool. Josh Hart for ...

The New York Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Star center Karl Anthony-Towns (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report. The four-time All-Star missed the Knicks’ 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday,

Andre Snellings looks at how things have shifted on the Knicks this season with the arrival of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, and the impact it has on fantasy and betting.