Karl Anthony-Towns vs. Knicks: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have lost to the New York Knicks, 106-104, on Wednesday night at Target Center, but Karl-Anthony Towns put on a show for the ages in a marquee matchup against Kristaps Porzingis.  

Over the course of 42 minutes, Towns piled up a career-high 47 points (15-of-22 shooting), 18 rebounds and three blocks. According to the NBA on ESPN, the only players younger than Towns to record at least 45 points and 15 boards in a game over the past 30 seasons are Kevin Durant and Shaquille O’Neal. 

Despite the loss, KAT went OFF against the Knicks!47 points and 18 rebounds pic.twitter.com/ZsiivEwIiX

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 1, 2016

Towns also joined New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis to be the only players to crack 45 points and 15 boards in a game this season, and Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari made sure to let the world know: 

Wow!!! Congrats to @KarlTowns. By the way, the last six players to post 40-point, 15-rebound games are all from our family. https://t.co/clRNFQl5Sz

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) December 1, 2016

SportsCenter on Twitter provided another fascinating statistical tidbit regarding Towns’ breakout showcase: 

Karl-Anthony Towns is the youngest player …

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