Towns returns to Knicks lineup against Lakers
Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns will return to the lineup against the Lakers after missing a game for personal reasons. He is not on the injury report and is expected to play Thursday. Towns is averaging 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds this season. The Knicks are also monitoring the status of three other players who are questionable for the game. The Lakers have won seven consecutive games and recently traded for Luka Doncic. LeBron James made history by becoming the first player to score 50,000 points in regular season and playoff games.