While Karl-Anthony Towns had a big back-to-back in Los Angeles he faced off against the Lakers and Clippers, there was a much bigger issue looming in his mind.

New York looks to the All-Star center for leadership while he grieves the death of a close family friend, writes Mark Medina.

LOS ANGELES — Karl-Anthony Towns responded to Draymond Green’s disrespect with a shrug and a plea for positivity.