At this point in the season, these games are more about the process than the end result. With that in mind, I think it’s fair to label this game as a success. I’m not a huge believer in moral victories, but there were obvious signs of encouragement for the future tonight.
First things first, all of these signs had nothing to do with Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns scored efficiently and got to the foul line frequently, but it didn’t feel like he had his usual impact on the game.
The other four starters, however, really stood in a positive manner.