Karl-Anthony Towns injury status and update ahead of Knicks vs. Nets

The New York Knicks are 1-0 in NBA Cup group play after Tuesday's win over the Sixers in Philadelphia. Next up for New York in group play is a Brooklyn team that's started the season better than most people expected.

The Knicks are coming off a 124-123 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. New York was down by 22 points in the third quarter and stormed back to take the lead. Josh Hart fouled Coby White on a three-point attempt with a few seconds left in regulation. White hit all three free throws. Jalen Brunson had a good look at the buzzer that defied physics and popped out of the goal.

The Nets are coming off a 139-114 loss to the Celtics. Ziaire Williams led Brooklyn with 23 points. Cam Thomas (17) and Dennis Schroder (16) were the other two starters who scored in double digits.

There is a chance New York could be without star center Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday, as he injured his knee late in Wednesday's loss.

Karl-Anthony Towns' status for tonight's game vs. Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee contusion) is listed as questionable.

Jalen Brunson's status for tonight's game vs. Nets

Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as probable.

Miles McBride's status for tonight's game vs. Nets

Miles McBride (left knee) is listed as questionable.

Knicks injury report

Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Cam Payne (hamstring) are probable. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Miles McBride (knee) are questionable. Precious Achiuwa (hamstring), Mitchell Robinson (foot), and Kevin McCullar Jr. (knee) are out.

Nets injury report

Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable. Nic Claxton (lower back tightness) is questionable. Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Trendon Watford (foot), and Day'Ron Sharpe (left hamstring strain) are out.

Projected starting lineups tonight

New York: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns (if he plays)

Brooklyn: Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton (if he plays)

How to watch Nets at Knicks Nov. 15

Brooklyn at New York won't be nationally broadcast, but the game will be available on NBA League Pass, MSG Networks, and the Gotham Sports App.

Knicks' next five regular-season games

Sunday, Nov. 17 vs. Brooklyn (7 p.m. ET)

Monday, Nov. 18 vs. Washington (7:30 p.m. ET)

Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Phoenix (10 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Nov. 23 at Utah (5 p.m. ET)

Monday, Nov. 25 vs. Denver (9 p.m. ET)