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Karl-Anthony Towns Urges Knicks to Keep Improving Ahead of Playoffs
The Knicks star wants the team to continue building momentum as the postseason approaches.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:48am
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As the New York Knicks push for a deep playoff run, their star center Karl-Anthony Towns urges the team to keep improving and building chemistry.NYC TodayAll-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns praised the New York Knicks for their 108-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, but stressed that the team needs to keep improving as the NBA Playoffs approach. Towns said the Knicks must continue to get 1-2% better each day, build chemistry in their new system, and trust their instincts and habits when the pressure is on in the postseason.
Why it matters
The Knicks have been inconsistent this season, especially against winning teams, and need to find more consistency to make a deep playoff run. Towns' comments highlight the team's need to keep developing and peaking at the right time as they aim for an NBA Finals appearance.
The details
In the Knicks' win over the Hawks, Towns had 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. He praised the team's discipline, execution and experience in closing out the game against a talented Hawks squad. The Knicks are now 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but it may be difficult for them to overtake the Celtics with the season winding down.
- The Knicks secured a 108-105 win over the Hawks on Monday, April 6.
- The Hawks currently sit 1.5 games ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
The players
Karl-Anthony Towns
An All-Star center for the New York Knicks who stressed the need for the team to continue improving as the playoffs approach.
Josh Hart
A Knicks player who discussed the team's playoff mindset, saying their focus is on being 1-0 in each game and not dwelling on the past.
Mike Brown
The head coach of the New York Knicks, who is leading the team as they aim for a deep playoff run.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
A player for the Atlanta Hawks who Towns praised as a talented player that the Knicks had to contend with.
What they’re saying
“We've got to continue to get better. We have these last games, the last test runs, before it's the real thing. And we've got to make sure that every single day we're getting better. Getting that 1%, 2% better. That we're understanding the new coaching system, offensively and defensively. Because when we're in the playoffs, and then the crowd's loud, and you're in the game, you've got to trust each other, you've got to try and trust your instincts and your habits.”
— Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks Center
“Man, just discipline, execution, experience. Damn, tonight reminded me a little bit of last year, man. We found a way to get it done. That team is really good, man. They're gonna be a problem for whoever they play in the playoffs. But, man, tonight was ours. We found a way to get it done.”
— Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks Center
“For us, I think it's just making sure we're locked in and focused. Obviously, this is a good little stretch to end the season to make sure we're as sharp as we can be going into the playoffs. The past is the past, nothing you can do about it now. Our focus is on tomorrow being 1-0 against playoff teams, and then we move on to the next one, and then we want to be 1-0, and then we want to move onto the next one and be 1-0. Nothing in the past really matters. It's about what we do moving forward that we'll be judged on and what we judge ourselves on.”
— Josh Hart, New York Knicks Player
What’s next
The Knicks will look to continue building momentum and improving their playoff positioning in their remaining regular season games.
The takeaway
Karl-Anthony Towns' comments highlight the Knicks' need to maintain focus and continue developing their chemistry and execution as they approach the playoffs. With the team's championship aspirations, they must find more consistency to make a deep postseason run.
