Karl-Anthony Towns' season shows signs of a turnaround

Karl-Anthony Towns has made more shots in a recent three-game stretch, including 28 points in a 105-99 win over the Bulls, and his improved 3-point shooting (nine of his last 16) has coincided with better finishing at the rim.

Karl-Anthony Towns has shown improved scoring since the All-Star break. He scored 28 points in a 105-99 win over the Bulls. Over a three-game stretch he produced his best scoring since early December. His outside shooting has warmed up, and that has been accompanied by better finishes at the rim. Key details: - Towns scored 28 points in the Bulls game during a recent win. - Since the break he has hit nine of his last 16 three-point attempts. - Before this stretch he was experiencing one of his poorest 3-point seasons and a career-low in shot attempts. - He was shooting a career-worst 61 percent at the rim earlier this season. - Coach Mike Brown's read-and-react offense and the team's shared scoring responsibilities are factors mentioned in discussions about his season. Summary: His renewed shooting touch has coincided with improved finishing and a smoother offensive flow for the Knicks. Whether this stretch represents a lasting turnaround is undetermined at this time.