The NBA now has a new standard for most points scored by a player in a game this season.
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns logged an NBA season-high 60 points on Monday night in a 149–139 win over the Spurs. He also set a new Minnesota franchise record, passing his previous career-high of 56 against the Hawks in 2018.
The three-time All-Star efficiently dominated the game in a variety of ways, shooting 19-of-31 from the field (7-of-11 from three) and 15-of-16 at the free throw line. He also contributed 17 rebounds and three assists.
The explosive performance guided Minnesota, the No.