Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks’ star center, returned to the court with a Grade 2 quadriceps strain in the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the injury, the two-time All-Star managed to contribute 19 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Knicks secure a 112-104 win over their rivals.
Towns, who has been a key player for the Knicks in recent seasons, said he was