Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Dominates Glass Despite Scoring Slump

Towns records 20 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, in win over Trail Blazers

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Despite a recent downturn in his scoring production, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns continues to make an impact on the game by dominating the glass. In the Knicks' 127-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Towns recorded 20 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, helping the team beat the Blazers in second-chance points. Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Towns' ability to impact the game in multiple ways, even when his shot isn't falling.

Why it matters

Towns' rebounding prowess has become increasingly important for the Knicks as his scoring efficiency has dipped this season. His ability to control the boards and generate extra possessions for the team has helped offset his recent scoring slump.

The details

Across his last two games, Towns has recorded an impressive 42 rebounds, 13 of them on the offensive glass. In the win over the Blazers, he pulled down 20 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, helping the Knicks beat Portland in second-chance points. Knicks coach Mike Brown highlighted Towns' impact, saying "That's what great players do. They impact the game in a lot of different ways."

  • On Friday, January 30, 2026, Towns recorded 20 rebounds in the Knicks' 127-97 win over the Trail Blazers.

The players

Karl-Anthony Towns

A star player for the New York Knicks who has seen his scoring production and efficiency decline this season, but has continued to dominate the glass, recording double-digit rebounding totals in recent games.

Mike Brown

The head coach of the New York Knicks, who praised Towns' ability to impact the game in multiple ways beyond just scoring.

Jalen Brunson

A Knicks player who highlighted Towns' rebounding as a key contribution to the team, especially when his shot isn't falling.

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What they’re saying

“To me, that's what great players do. They impact the game in a lot of different ways. For him to have 22 [rebounds] against Toronto and 20 tonight, double-double, that was huge because six of those were offensive rebounds and we beat them [in second chance points], and they're a very, very, very good offensive rebounding team.”

— Mike Brown, Head Coach, New York Knicks

“The rebounding, what he's been doing these past couple of games has been great. We need that from him, that's what he brings to the table. Offensively, when the ball's not going in as much as it should be, he finds a way to impact the game. I think that's really important for us. Big-time performance for him.”

— Jalen Brunson, Player, New York Knicks

What’s next

The Knicks will look for Karl-Anthony Towns to continue his dominant rebounding performances as they aim to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The takeaway

Despite a recent dip in his scoring production, Karl-Anthony Towns has proven his value to the Knicks by dominating the glass and impacting the game in multiple ways. His ability to generate extra possessions through offensive rebounds has helped offset his shooting struggles and underscores his importance as an all-around contributor for the team.