Last season, the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers were among the East’s strongest teams, posting impressive 51-31 and 64-18 records. But as the new season begins, things look different. The Knicks face early setbacks with multiple injuries, including uncertainty around star forward Karl-Anthony Towns. His status looms large as New York looks to start strong against a Cleveland team eager to build on last year’s dominance.

Karl-Anthony Towns is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, as reported by ESPN Insider Shams Charania. The Knicks center has been dealing with a right quad strain that caused him to miss the team’s final two preseason contests. His status was initially downgraded to doubtful before being upgraded to questionable just hours

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