During the regular season, Karl-Anthony Towns took a shot on 26 percent of his touches, according to Second Spectrum data. But during the Knicks' impressive seven-game winning streak, that number has dropped to just 15 percent. This isn't because the team has forgotten about him—in fact, Towns has never received the ball more frequently since joining New York. Instead, he's completely reimagined his role on the court.

The shift is all about playmaking. Towns is now passing on 71 percent of his touches, up from 61 percent during the regular season. To put that in perspective, in his best passing season back in 2022-23 with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he dished an assist on just eight percent of his touches. During this winning streak, he's more than doubled that to a shade above 16 percent.

It's a strategic evolution that's paying dividends for the Knicks. By prioritizing distribution over scoring, Towns is making his teammates better while keeping defenses guessing. For fans and players alike, it's a masterclass in adapting your game to elevate the team—and a reminder that sometimes the best shot is the one you create for someone else.