Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks
· National Basketball AssociationKnicks have another big offensive night, beat Grizzlies 133-120 to improve to 7-0 at home
Mikal Bridges scored 22 for the Knicks, who have averaged 130.2 points during a five-game winning streak, all at home. They are off to their best start at Madison Square Garden since winning their first 10 in the 2012-13 season, when they won their last Atlantic Division title.
OG Anunoby had 16 points and Jordan Clarkson came off the bench for 13. The Knicks have scored at least 77 points in a half in three straight games.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama each scored 19 points for the Grizzlies, who lost for the sixth time in seven games. Ja Morant had 16 points and 10 assists but shot 4 for 14.
The Knicks closed the first quarter with a 12-0 run, turning a 30-all tie into a 42-30 advantage on Brunson's basket with 0.5 seconds left. A 7-0 spurt to open the second extended it to 49-30 on Deuce McBride's 3-pointer.
Memphis got within 11 midway through the quarter, but the Knicks kept pushing the ball and got 10 points from Clarkson in the period to extend the lead to 77-54 at halftime.
The Knicks scored 83 points in the second half of their 137-114 victory over Minnesota last Wednesday, then followed that with a 77-point first half in a 134-98 rout of Brooklyn on Sunday.
The Grizzlies trimmed the Knicks' 28-point lead to 10 in the fourth quarter but Brunson made sure they were turned away.
The Knicks rested starting center Mitchell Robinson on the first night of back-to-back games.
Knicks: Host Orlando on Wednesday.
Regular Season Series
NY leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 120 - 133 |
| 4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 4th Quarter | 120 - 133 |
| 4th 6.8 | ![]() |
shot clock turnover | 120 - 133 |
| 4th 29.3 | ![]() |
OG Anunoby defensive rebound | 120 - 133 |
| 4th 32.2 | ![]() |
Cam Spencer misses 29-foot three point pullup jump shot | 120 - 133 |
Statistics
MEM |
NY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 43-84 | FG | 47-98 |
| 51 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 14-38 | 3PT | 22-55 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 20-24 | FT | 17-20 |
| 83 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 5 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 39 | Defensive Rebounds | 34 |
| 36 | Assists | 35 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 22 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 22 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 33 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 14 | Fast Break Points | 16 |
| 50 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 20 | Fouls | 21 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 28 |
New York Knicks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele, F | Out | Dec 22 |
| OG Anunoby, F | Out | Dec 22 |
| Jalen Brunson, G | Out | Dec 22 |
| Miles McBride, G | Out | Dec 19 |
| Landry Shamet, G | Out | Nov 26 |
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Dec 22 |
| Brandon Clarke, F | Out | Dec 22 |
| Ja Morant, G | Out | Dec 21 |
| John Konchar, G | Out | Dec 15 |
| Javon Small, G | Out | Dec 11 |
Game Information
Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 19,812 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Antonio |
21 | 7 | .750 | - | W6 |
Houston |
17 | 9 | .654 | 3 | L1 |
Memphis |
13 | 16 | .448 | 8.5 | L2 |
Dallas |
11 | 19 | .367 | 11 | L2 |
New Orleans |
8 | 22 | .267 | 14 | W5 |
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York |
20 | 8 | .714 | - | W1 |
Boston |
18 | 11 | .621 | 2.5 | W3 |
Philadelphia |
16 | 11 | .593 | 3.5 | W2 |
Toronto |
17 | 13 | .567 | 4 | L2 |
Brooklyn |
8 | 19 | .296 | 11.5 | W1 |
NBA News
Sources: Wizards' Whitmore diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis
Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder and will be out indefinitely, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Tuesday's NBA games
Andre Snellings breaks down Tuesday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.
Terry Rozier's attorneys move to dismiss sports betting charges
Terry Rozier attorneys say the government overstepped when it accused his client of wire fraud stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme and is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges.
Brown gains, LeBron sinks in fourth NBA 2K26 ratings update
Here's every player who gained or lost points in the latest NBA 2K26 ratings update.
Hawks reserve center N'Faly Dante (ACL) out remainder of season
Hawks reserve center N'Faly Dante will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right ACL in a G League game on Dec. 19.





MEM
NY
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
New Orleans
Boston
Philadelphia
Toronto
Brooklyn