The New York Knicks (16-7) are on the road as they take on the Toronto Raptors (15-10) on Dec. 9. Both teams are playing to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals that will take place on Dec. 13.
New York will look to win their fourth game in a row in the contest. Road games have been a problem for the Knicks this season, as they have a record of 3-6.
However, it appears that center Karl-Anthony Towns will be back in the lineup after missing one game with a calf injury.
Karl-Anthony Towns returns to lineup for Dec. 9 vs. The Raptors
According to Knicks insider Steve Popper, Karl-Anthony Towns will be in New York's starting lineup against the Raptors.
Towns, 30, missed his first game of the season on Sunday while dealing with a calf injury.
Originally, he was listed as questionable. After going through pregame warmups, the five-time All-Star will be available to play.
In 22 games this season, Towns is averaging 22.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range.
New York will be starting Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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