Grizzlies Earn Fourth Straight Win
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host New York Knicks, 127-106, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening.

The contest got out to a tight start, with the score tied at 32 after one quarter. The Grizzlies pulled ahead by 10, mid way through the second and held on to a seven-point lead at halftime. They carried the momentum into the third, where they rallied ahead to a 22-point lead mid way through the quarter, but the Knicks managed to trim it back to a 12-point game, heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies outscored the Knicks by nine in the fourth, as they held on the rest of the way for their fourth straight win.

Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, in 31 minutes. Ja Morant tallied 18 points, 10 assists, a steal and a block, while Jae Crowder added 18 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-28 from long range.

Meanwhile, Marcus Morris Sr. led the Knicks with 17 points, six rebounds, a steal and a block, in 26 minutes. Julius Randle tallied 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists, while Elfrid Payton added 15 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and two steals. The Knicks shot 43 percent from the field, including 9-of-28 from long range.

The Knicks (13-36) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Saturday. The Grizzlies (24-24) take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Friday.
Posted on: 1/29/2020 7:31 PM
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