Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing today against Spurs? Latest on Knicks superstar's status for Christmas Day game (Dec. 25)

Karl-Anthony Towns is set to appear against the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated Christmas Day matchup on Wednesday. The New York Knicks will have almost their entire roster available for the showdown except Mitchell Robinson, who is recovering from a long-term injury.

The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, also have the entirety of their roster at their disposal, and this promises to be a highly exciting matchup.

The Knicks are on a four-game winning streak, with Karl-Anthony Towns playing a starring role in their wins. The Knicks recently defeated the Toronto Raptors on Monday, where the seven-foot big man returned a statline of 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Towns has been a revelation for the Knicks and is having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 24.7 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 53.7% from the floor, 45.6% from three and 84.1% from the free throw line.

His strong showing in the Big Apple has helped the New York Knicks to jump to third place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-10 record.

How has Karl-Anthony Towns fared against the Spurs?

Karl-Anthony Towns has an impressive record against the Spurs, with his previous team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, going 7-3 in their last 10 games against the opposition with him in the lineup.

In his NBA career, he has averaged 22 points, 11 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game against the Spurs. One of his best career performances came against the Spurs on the 14th of March, 2022, when he scored 60 points in a 149-139 victory.

Where can I watch New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs?

The eyes of the NBA world will be fixed on Madison Square Garden when the Knicks take on the Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, in one of the five Christmas Day games.

The matchup will air at 12 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Fans opting to stream the game on NBA League Pass and FUBO TV.