Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to make is long awaited return to the court for tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
ESPN Sources: After missing 51 games with a calf injury, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns plans to make his return vs. the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Towns has been out since Nov. 28, and comes back with Minnesota ninth in the Western Conference playoff race.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2023
He has missed 51 games due to a calf injury he suffered on November 28th. The T-Wolves have done what they can without KAT as they are still in the playoff race in the Western Conference.
The 27-year-old center is known for his impressive offensive skills. He is averaging 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in only 21 games this season. He’s also one of the best shooting big men in the NBA, with a career three-point shooting percentage of 39.3%.
Towns has been working hard to get back into game shape. He’s a key player for the Timberwolves and his presence on the court will be a huge boost to the team.
The Timberwolves have 9 games left in the season and they are currently the 9th seed in the Western Conference. There’s still plenty of time for the team to finish strong and build momentum for a playoff push. With Towns back in the lineup, the Timberwolves have a chance to finish the season strong.
The return of Karl-Anthony Towns is a welcome sight for Timberwolves fans and a reminder of just how important he is to the team. His presence on the court will be a game-changer and could help the the Wolves get out of the play-in tournament.
The Wolves are favored by 4.5 points against the Atlanta Hawks tonight according to Minnesota sportsbooks. This perhaps factors in Towns being in the lineup. It’s unclear whether he faces a minutes restriction, however. Nonetheless, the T-Wolves will be happy he’s back.
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