New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau holds back the celebration after defeting the Memphis Grizzlies by 37

The Memphis Grizzlies’ rotations go 11 players deep. They boast two All-Stars: electrifying guard Ja Morant and Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. Their reserves are stacked with size, with the first four players off the bench standing 6-5 or taller.

The Knicks will play their next five games at home, but all will be against formidable Western Conference opponents beginning with Saturday’s matchup against the surging Kings.

New York's bench also contributed mightily to the win. The combination of Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, Miles McBride, and Landry Shamet scored 45. They also outscored Memphis' bench by a 50-45 score.

The five-time All-Star posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, but his performance wasn’t enough to silence critics, especially Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green, who delivered a scathing critique of Towns’ approach to the game.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gave New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson credit for his great third quarter.

The Knicks obliterated Memphis 143-106, delivering their second consecutive blowout win against a Western Conference playoff contender. The Grizzlies arrived in New York riding a six-game win ...

Ja Morant is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable for the Grizzlies with shoulder soreness. Morant had previously missed time this year due to a shoulder

Before losing to the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves stunningly beat the 2023 NBA champion Nuggets in a massive Game 7 comeback. Aside from Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards ' heroics, Towns' shocking defensive performance set the tone for what the Knicks see in the 2024-25 season.

During the game, Russell Westbrook had a big block on Jalen Brunson that got a lot of views on social media. Via ESPN: "Russell Westbrook swats Jalen Brunson 🚫 🍿 ESPN" Westbrook finished the game with 14 points,