The KAT Files
• Karl-Anthony Towns joins Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love as the only players in Timberwolves history named to multiple All-Star Games. The first one came last season.
• Leads the Timberwolves in points per game (23.1), rebounds (12.0) and blocked shots (1.8), while also leading the team in three-pointers made (100), free throws made (261) and free throws attempted (308) — evidence of his varied skill set.
• Ranks in the top 10 in the NBA in total points (1,319), rebounds (686), blocked shots (101) and win shares (8.0) this season.
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