“I’m an elite defender,” he said after collecting three blocks in the Knicks’ 125-119 overtime win. “I don’t think I got to say that.” With Karl-Anthony Towns shelved because of an injured thumb, Achiuwa, the Knicks’ lone frontcourt reserve behind starter Jericho Sims, played all but a few seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime.

Achiuwa chipped in 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 overtime victory over the 76ers. It was the first time Achiuwa reached double digits in scoring since a Jan.

Towns (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta. Towns missed the past two games for New York, but he was a true game-time call Friday against the Timberwolves. He was able to practice Sunday,

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau expressed uncertainty on Sunday about a January return for injured center Mitchell Robinson, raising the likelihood of a February debut but not completely ruling

Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

This is an expected move with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb ... If he's unable to go Monday, Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims could see additional minutes. Hart (neck) is questionable for Monday's ...

Karl-Anthony Towns likely is the player the Knicks can least do without, especially with Mitchell Robinson still unable to practice.

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley breaks down the Knicks' 125-119 OT win over the 76ers, Karl-Anthony Towns' sprained thumb, and Precious Achiuwa's impact on the game.

The New York Knicks needed a player to step up big time on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers with Karl-Anthony Towns out. Jalen Brunson stole the show on the scoring front, but Precious Achiuwa made his presence felt defensively.

Towns (thumb) was able to go through a full practice Sunday, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Towns has missed the past two games for the Knicks, but he's been labeled as day-to-day since he picked up an injury to his thumb and wrist.

The shorthanded New York Knicks are facing a daunting test against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Knicks will take on the contending Timberwolves with All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns questionable with a thumb injury.