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New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies

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39-20, 18-10 Away
Final
114 - 113

38-21, 22-7 Home

Anunoby's 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds remaining sends Knicks past Grizzlies, 114-113

Jalen Brunson fights off defender for and-1

Anunoby's basket came after the teams exchanged leads in the final two minutes. Memphis had the last possession, but Ja Morant's layup attempt rolled off the front of the rim, and a tip by Santi Aldama was off the mark.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 23 points and six assists. Deuce McBride had 17 points off the bench and Mikal Bridges scored 15.

Morant had 25 points and seven assists. Desmond Bane finished with 24 points and matched his season high with 12 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 18 points.

The Knicks put together a short rally in the latter stages of the first half to pull even at 52-all before Memphis carried a 59-56 into the break. New York benefitted from 10 Memphis turnovers in the half, leading to 15 points.

Takeaways Knicks: The Knicks refused to give in during the fourth quarter and had the game tied at 108 with two minutes left. From there, 3-pointers by Brunson and then Anunoby's winner made the difference.

Grizzlies: Memphis had lost by 37 points in the first meeting between the teams on Jan. 27, but played much better this time, including controlling the boards 58-35.

Key moment Knicks center Mitchell Robinson entered the game with 7:17 left in the first quarter, making his season debut after recovering from left ankle surgery. He finished with six points and five rebounds, playing just more than 12 minutes.

Key stat The turnovers were a real problem for Memphis as the Grizzlies committed 19, leading to 28 New York points.

Up next The Knicks play at Miami on Sunday. Memphis continues a five-game homestand against San Antonio on Saturday.

Regular Season Series

NY wins series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 114 - 113
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 114 - 113
4th 0.0 Mitchell Robinson defensive rebound 114 - 113
4th 0.0 Santi Aldama misses tip shot 114 - 113
4th 0.1 Santi Aldama offensive rebound 114 - 113

Statistics

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44-95 FG 44-94
46 Field Goal % 47
13-38 3PT 4-31
34 Three Point % 13
13-16 FT 21-22
81 Free Throw % 95
35 Rebounds 58
8 Offensive Rebounds 19
27 Defensive Rebounds 39
29 Assists 26
10 Steals 2
7 Blocks 4
8 Turnovers 18
1 Team Turnovers 1
9 Total Turnovers 19
0 Technical Fouls 1
0 Total Technical Fouls 1
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
11 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 28
15 Fast Break Points 20
44 Points in Paint 74
16 Fouls 17
4 Largest Lead 12
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Vince Williams Jr., G Out Dec 25
Ja Morant, G Out Dec 25
Cedric Coward, F Day-To-Day Dec 25
Brandon Clarke, F Out Dec 22
John Konchar, G Out Dec 15
New York Knicks New York Knicks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Josh Hart, G Day-To-Day Dec 25
Miles McBride, G Out Dec 24
Landry Shamet, G Out Dec 24

Game Information

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2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New York 21 9 .700 - W1
Boston 18 11 .621 2.5 W3
Toronto 18 13 .581 3.5 W1
Philadelphia 16 12 .571 4 L1
Brooklyn 9 19 .321 11 W2

2025-26 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
San Antonio 23 7 .767 - W8
Houston 18 10 .643 4 W1
Memphis 14 16 .467 9 W1
Dallas 12 20 .375 12 L1
New Orleans 8 23 .258 15.5 L1
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