Karl-Anthony Towns stats tonight: How did Knicks' latest acquisition perform against Pacers in home opener?

Following a quiet night against the Boston Celtics, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks received the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

The big man was keen to bounce back after scoring 12 points in the first game and got to work as soon as the game started. Towns' had seven points on 3-of-5 from the field, including 1-of-1 from deep in the first quarter. He added three rebounds to his account, as the Knicks led 25-24.

Towns added another rebound and two blocks to his account in the second. The Knicks took a 61-45 lead at halftime, with Towns and Jalen Brunson leading the way.

Towns continued his good performance in the second half. The Knicks scored 62 points against the Pacers' 53 to secure the game. Towns had a stellar game with 21 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field, 2-of-2 from deep and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. He grabbed 15 rebounds and recorded one steal and two blocks in his regular-season debut at Madison Square Garden.

Check out Towns' stats below.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Karl-Anthony Towns	21	15	0	1	2	0

New York Knicks legend says he was 'flabbergasted' by Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The New York Knicks surprised the NBA world with their ambitious moves in the offseason. First, they traded for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. They also landed Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Team legend Walt Frazier shared his thoughts on this move on Friday, saying:

“I like Randle. I thought he would come back with a vengeance, he had a lot to prove. Like KAT said, I was flabbergasted by the trade. But since he's there, I mean, we improved a guy that can open up the court. That should help Brunson.”

The Knicks are considered championship contenders after their busy offseason. With KAT on the floor, Jalen Brunson has more chances to shine. This team can be a real challenge for the Boston Celtics if things fall into place.