Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Report: Will the Knicks' Star Center Play Tonight Against the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final?

The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final tonight. It will be a do-or-die battle for the Knicks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as a loss would end their campaign and push the Pacers to the NBA final. In order to survive and live to fight another day, New York would have to deliver their A-Game, and hence all the players would have to combine. Jalen Brunson will be expected to pile up heavy numbers and Karl-Anthony Towns will have to complement him. However, if the odds were not already heavily stacked against them, they also have an injury issue to deal with. Towns sustained an injury on his left knee in Game 4; therefore, it is imperative to know whether he will be available to play tonight or will sit due to an injury. Let's take a look at the New York Knicks injury report to determine Karl-Anthony Towns' status for the game.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Report

Karl-Anthony Towns is listed in the injury report released by the Knicks ahead of the Game 5 against the Pacers. He is marked as "questionable" due to the knee injury. Thus, may or may not feature in the game tonight.

Towns has been a continuous contributor for the Knicks, and his numbers suggest how big a miss he will be tonight, should he miss the game. The Center has been averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. These figures are phenomenal, and the Knicks may not be able to able to compensate for the impact Towns promises every game.

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New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Besides Karl-Anthony-Towns no one else is listed in the New York Knicks injury report. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have two players listed on the injury list. Aaton Nesmith is marked as "questionable" due to a knee injury and Isaiah Jackson will continue to remain out due to the Achilles injury he suffered back in November.

So, injuries could affect the quality of the game, but still, stakes will remain high as both teams have all to play for. A win will take the Pacers to the final, whereas the Knicks will stay alive to fight another day in case they win. With all to look forward to let's see what transpires in the Knicks vs Pacers Game 5 showdown.