Anunoby's Late 3-Pointer Lifts Knicks Over Grizzlies, 114-113
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — OG Anunoby hit a clutch 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds left, securing a 114-113 victory for the New York Knicks over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Anunoby’s shot came after a back-and-forth final two minutes. Memphis had a chance to win on the last possession, but Ja Morant’s layup attempt missed the mark, and a tip by Santi Aldama also fell short.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 23 points and six assists, while Deuce McBride added 17 points off the bench and Mikal Bridges chipped in 15. Morant finished with 25 points and seven assists for Memphis, while Desmond Bane had 24 points and matched his season-high with 12 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 18 points.
The Knicks mounted a comeback in the second quarter to tie the game at 52 before Memphis took a 59-56 lead into halftime. New York capitalized on Memphis’ 10 turnovers in the first half, turning them into 15 points.
Takeaways:
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Knicks: New York showed resilience in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 108 with two minutes to go. Key 3-pointers from Brunson and Anunoby sealed the win.
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Grizzlies: Memphis, who had suffered a 37-point loss to the Knicks earlier this season, played much better this time, especially on the boards, where they out-rebounded New York 58-35.
Key Moment: Mitchell Robinson made his season debut for the Knicks after recovering from ankle surgery. He played just over 12 minutes, contributing six points and five rebounds.
Key Stat: Memphis struggled with turnovers, committing 19, which led to 28 points for New York.
Next Up: The Knicks head to Miami on Sunday, while Memphis continues its five-game homestand with a matchup against San Antonio on Saturday.