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[Saba Sports News] The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing a significant setback with Karl-Anthony Towns’ latest injury concern. Originally, Towns was absent from Thursday’s lineup against the Indiana Pacers due to what seemed like routine left knee soreness, hinting at a possible rest day in a back-to-back game scenario.
However, the situation has escalated as The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that the All-Star center is grappling with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Currently 28, Towns is seeking additional medical opinions and faces an indefinite recovery period.
This development is particularly troubling for the Timberwolves, who, holding a 43-19 record, are contending for the top spot in the Western Conference alongside the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Towns’ potential long-term absence raises significant concerns about the team’s ability to sustain their high standing, especially considering his contributions of 22.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game this season, and recalling his limited play to just 29 games last season due to a calf injury.