"Adam Silver does it again" - NBA fans fume as Karl-Anthony Towns picks up 5th foul early in 4th quarter

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been on fire in the play-in game against the LA Lakers. However, Towns also got into foul trouble and picked up his fifth foul early in the fourth quarter, leaving fans on social media enraged.The game between the Lakers and the Timberwolves has been heated, to say the least. The Timberwolves weren't expected to dominate the game in the slightest. With Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert ruled out, Minnesota were facing an uphill battle.However, KAT showed up when the team needed him the most. With some timely blocks and important baskets, Towns has kept the Timberwolves' playoffs aspirations alive.However, as the sole big man on the floor, he also had a tough time staying out of foul trouble. With the task of guarding the paint and carrying the offense, Towns was called for a lot of fouls. He picked up his fifth foul with 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.ClutchPoints@ClutchPointsAppKarl-Anthony Towns picks up his 5th foul with 10 minutes remaining in the 4th 14514Karl-Anthony Towns picks up his 5th foul with 10 minutes remaining in the 4th 👀https://t.co/82ghNsgk8hNaturally, fans on social media were livid. Here are some of the reactions from fans on Twitter:Randy Oreens@ItBegins2012@ClutchPointsApp I just can’t see a scenario where all these calls would be made for Minnesota but ok9@ClutchPointsApp I just can’t see a scenario where all these calls would be made for Minnesota but okInstagram: Brandon.lemont@lemontttttt@ClutchPointsApp Anything to get the lakers into the playoffs202@ClutchPointsApp Anything to get the lakers into the playoffsKawHIM2@Crenshaw_White2@ClutchPointsApp Adam Silver does it again5@ClutchPointsApp Adam Silver does it againAEM@adnan1jr@ClutchPointsApp The refs are doing everything to keep the Lakers alive, its embarresing432@ClutchPointsApp The refs are doing everything to keep the Lakers alive, its embarresingMiNneSota SpOrTs Back?@GriffyPlays458@ClutchPointsApp Ad flopping441@ClutchPointsApp Ad floppingD.J. ☘️@iMAJESTiC_@ClutchPointsApp Horrible call4@ClutchPointsApp Horrible callState Farm guy@Jay12901232@ClutchPointsApp Lakers got too 5 whistle since that Celtics game@ClutchPointsApp Lakers got too 5 whistle since that Celtics gameArmando Uribe@AU79ofHL916@ClutchPointsApp Whistle every possession it feels like1@ClutchPointsApp Whistle every possession it feels likeStupendous@Wooo63730880@ClutchPointsApp Refs cookin 15@ClutchPointsApp Refs cookin 🔥🔥🔥Mitch McConman@Blank1006@ClutchPointsApp Like usual the refs will seal the win for the Lakers. While AD flops.5@ClutchPointsApp Like usual the refs will seal the win for the Lakers. While AD flops.Zeke@EzequelMurillo@ClutchPointsApp Flop@ClutchPointsApp FlopSams' Antics@ramirtorres1@ClutchPointsApp That's a flop.1@ClutchPointsApp That's a flop.JCsavesLIVES00@Halos455@ClutchPointsApp Lol AD is hard to watch! Falling every possession4@ClutchPointsApp Lol AD is hard to watch! Falling every possessionPat Spencer Island@klay_hive@ClutchPointsApp Pulling down? I hate listening to Reggie’s commentary3@ClutchPointsApp Pulling down? I hate listening to Reggie’s commentaryKarl-Anthony Towns dominates in regulationKarl-Anthony Towns is undoubtedly the Minnesota Timberwolves' most important player in the game. Without Rudy Gobert to support him, Towns has been forced to carry the team on his shoulders.Towns notched up 24 points and 11 rebounds in four quarters. The Timberwolves star also displayed his ability to make some key passes with five assists.However, he was forced to play passively in the fourth, and this gave the LA Lakers the chance to trim the lead.A huge 3-point shot by Dennis Schroder almost sealed the game for the Lakers. However, a timely foul drawn by Mike Conley on the perimeter has given Minnesota an opportunity to win it in OT.