Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns closing in on Willis Reed’s double-double mark

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Karl-Anthony Towns will match a legend’s franchise record with another double-double.

Karl-Anthony Towns will match a legend’s franchise record with another double-double.

The Knicks center scored 21 points with 16 boards during Tuesday’s blowout victory over the Bucks, notching his 10th straight double-double — which is one off Willis Reed’s mark to start the 1970-71 season.

And just like that campaign for Reed, Towns is racking up the rebounds while defending an NBA championship.

The Knicks face the Cavaliers on Wednesday at MSG, where Towns can tie Reed.

“I didn’t know that. I just know that this team right now, we’re on a good winning streak, we’re playing good basketball, and that’s the most important thing,” Towns said. “That’s what the fans really want to hear about.”

It’s a much better start than last season, when KAT’s efficiency dipped as he struggled to adjust to Mike Brown’s system.

“It’s just another year with this team and just experience and just another year with a better understanding of what Mike wants and what I can do to help his system,” Towns said.

Taylor Jenkins said coaching the Knicks “just wasn’t meant to be” as he reflected on interviewing for New York’s open gig last year.

“It was a great experience. I obviously spent a lot of time with the front office — Leon [Rose] and his group. Not sure how close it was in the end. It just wasn’t the opportunity at that time,” said Jenkins, who lost to the Knicks on Tuesday as the Bucks head coach.

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