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Towns' absence was felt keenly, especially in the rebounding department where the Knicks were out-rebounded 43 to 31. His defensive and offensive presence could have transformed the game's flow, as the Knicks were unable to establish rhythm in the paint without him. While components like Bridges and Anunoby sought to fill the gap left by Towns, their shooting wasn't at its peak, further emphasizing the team’s reliance on their absent star player.