Karl-Anthony Towns helps lead Knicks to critical Game 2 win, even if one thing slowed him down

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Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a Game 2 victory in a critical playoff matchup, though the star forward faced frustration with officiating that hampered his performance. The win keeps New York alive in the series as Towns delivered despite the calls going against him. The headline frames officiating as the primary obstacle to Towns' dominance rather than opponent defense or his own execution. This victory underscores the Knicks' reliance on Towns in their playoff push, even as referee decisions drew his ire.