The New York Knicks picked an interesting time for a KAT nap.

And yet, there was Towns, a five-time All-Star (including this season), subbing out with 9 minutes left and the Knicks trailing by nine to the Pacers. He did not return until the 2:25 mark with New York still trailing by nine. Reserve center Mitchell Robinson, a defensive stud who has offensive issues, was on the court in Towns’ place.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau isn't known for relying on his bench in crucial moments, but he broke from the norm by benching Karl-Anthony Towns for more than six minutes in the fourth quarter of Friday's 114-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers.