Knicks Star Karl-Anthony Towns Makes NBA History Against Hawks

Towns becomes fastest player to reach 16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, and 1,000 3-pointers

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:21am

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In Monday's game between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns reached a historic NBA milestone, becoming the fastest player to eclipse 16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, and 1,000 3-pointers in just 718 career games. Towns finished the game with 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, helping the Knicks defeat the Hawks 108-105.

Why it matters

This achievement cements Towns' status as one of the most dominant and well-rounded big men in the NBA. At just 26 years old, he continues to rewrite the record books and solidify his place among the league's all-time greats.

The details

During Monday's game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Karl-Anthony Towns shot 9-for-12 from the field and 2-for-4 from 3-point range in 32 minutes of play. His historic stat line helped the Knicks secure a 108-105 victory over the Hawks.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Karl-Anthony Towns

A 26-year-old power forward/center for the New York Knicks, who is in his second season with the team after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

New York Knicks

An NBA franchise based in New York City that won the game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia that lost to the New York Knicks on Monday.

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What they’re saying

“Karl-Anthony Towns is the fastest player in NBA history to eclipse 16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 1,000 three-pointers (718 career games). He's also the seventh player in NBA history to accomplish this.”

— Knicks PR

The takeaway

Karl-Anthony Towns' historic performance against the Hawks is a testament to his elite skill set and continued growth as one of the NBA's premier big men. This milestone achievement cements his status as a future Hall of Famer and a cornerstone of the Knicks' franchise.