Karl-Anthony Towns returns for Timberwolves as they chase top spot in West with 2 games left

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns was set to return for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night after missing 18 games with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The All-Star forward had been sidelined since March 4. He had surgery to repair the injury on March 12. “He looks great,” coach Chris Finch said before Friday’s game against Atlanta. “He’s looked really good all throughout. Now it’s just time to get him up to speed physically in a game.” Minnesota entered Friday trailing Western Conference-leading Denver by one game and...