The first-half stats of the 2024-25 season make legitimate MVP cases for Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The only thing that’s consistently stopped Karl-Anthony Towns is foul trouble. Amid his scorching start with the new franchise, the center has become increasingly susceptible to personal fouls — particularly early in games — and it’s an area both Towns and his coach acknowledged requires adjustment.

Before an emotional night at Target Center, Towns took some time for himself to reminisce: "I was committed to retiring here."

Timberwolves fans appear to be missing Karl-Anthony Towns a bit extra, giving him a huge ovation in his first return as a Knicks player.