Karl-Anthony Towns Stars as Knicks Win Return of Kia Shooting Stars
The Knicks took home the revived Kia Shooting Stars crown Saturday night, posting a scorching 47 points to outpace Team Cameron's 38. Central to the win was Karl-Anthony Towns, who continued to cement his reputation as one of the league's premier shooting big men during All-Star Saturday Night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Coverage began at 5: 00 p. m. ET, with the Shooting Stars course tipping off shortly thereafter.
Knicks dominate the course and claim the title
The two-round format returned after an 11-year hiatus, and the Knicks were nearly flawless in navigating the timed, seven-spot course. Each team had 70 seconds in the opening round to accumulate points as teammates rotated through the designated locations; the two highest-scoring teams advanced to the final for a head-to-head repeat of the course. The Knicks combined quick ball movement, efficient shot selection and clutch finishing to surge past the competition and top Team Cameron by nine points in the final.
Team chemistry and veteran poise showed through on several possessions where late-clock looks were needed. The Knicks' ability to convert from a variety of spots — from deep catch-and-shoot attempts to midrange jumpers — proved decisive. That balanced attack forced opposing teams into rushed attempts, and turnovers and misses mounted for Team Cameron in the closing seconds.
Karl-Anthony Towns: a shooting big man on the biggest stage
karl anthony towns, appearing in his sixth All-Star weekend, played a pivotal role for the Knicks. Long celebrated for his scoring versatility, Towns delivered repeated high-percentage looks throughout the course, combining range with touch that stretched defenders and opened lanes for teammates. His presence as a shooting big allowed the Knicks to space the floor and attack multiple points on the course with confidence.
Towns' performance reinforced what fans and coaches have seen across seasons: an elite skill set from beyond the arc for a player of his size. In high-pressure moments of the timed runs, his composure and repeatable shooting mechanics kept the Knicks in rhythm and helped secure the victory. For Towns, the event was another showcase on top of a growing All-Star résumé and a reminder that the modern big man can be a primary long-range threat in specialty formats and regular-season sets alike.
Event context and what the win means
The Shooting Stars format featured each team with two current players and one legend, a blend meant to highlight continuity between eras. For the Knicks, the veteran presence complemented their current roster and provided steady hands when seconds ticked off the clock. The return of the event drew attention as a nostalgic nod to past All-Star weekends while also spotlighting contemporary shooting skill in the league.
Beyond the trophy, the win serves as timely momentum for the Knicks organization and for Towns personally. All-Star festivities offer a lighter, showcase-style competition, but executing under the clock against elite peers still demands the kind of precision and focus that translates back to regular-season play. For fans watching the weekend spectacle, the revived event delivered both flash and a meaningful competitive edge as the Knicks claimed the evening's top prize.
