Knicks’ point-center experiment with Karl-Anthony Towns stalls in Game 1
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The New York Knicks’ bid to run their offense through Karl-Anthony Towns at center hit an immediate snag in Game 1, undermining a strategy designed to maximize the 7-footer’s playmaking skills.
As reported by the New York Post on May 20, 2026, the unconventional setup struggled against sustained defensive pressure, disrupting New York’s ball movement and leaving head coach Tom Thibodeau searching for adjustments after the final buzzer.
The early setback casts uncertainty over whether the Knicks will stick with the point-center approach when the series resumes in Game 2.
Source: New York Post
