The New York Knicks edged the Memphis Grizzlies 114-113 on Friday night, thanks to a game-winning 3-pointer by OG Anunoby with 5.3 seconds remaining. The victory marks the second win for the Knicks against the Grizzlies this season.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 23 points and six assists, while Deuce McBride added 17 points off the bench. On the other side, Ja Morant scored 25 points but fell short in his layup attempt, which rolled off the front of the rim. Desmond Bane finished with 24 points for Memphis.
The game saw a back-and-forth contest, with both teams exchanging leads in the final two minutes. The Knicks capitalized on 19 Memphis turnovers, scoring 15 points to take control of the game. In the end, Anunoby’s clutch 3-pointer sealed the win for New York.
Center Mitchell Robinson made his season debut after recovering from left ankle surgery, playing just over 12 minutes and contributing six points and five rebounds. The Knicks will next face the Miami Heat on Sunday, while Memphis hosts San Antonio on Saturday in their ongoing homestand.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401705422