If Towns were to miss Game 5, that would hamper the Knicks' chances of extending their season. The 29-year-old has been stellar in the series, averaging 25.8 points per game, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three on 5.5 attempts per game.

As a high schooler in New Jersey, Karl-Anthony Towns' intense focus on winning began to crystalize after too many losses against a rival.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau addresses injury concerns in trademark deadpan style, leaving fans amused with his no-nonsense response.