In a collective team effort, the New York Knicks (23-16) secured a 106-94 victory against the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies (14-25) on Saturday night.
Julius Randle led the charge with a double-double, amassing 24 points and 11 rebounds, while OG Anunoby contributed 18 points to the Knicks’ triumph.
Stepping up in place of the injured Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride had a breakout performance with a career-high 19 points and five assists, adding depth to the Knicks’ offensive arsenal.
Isaiah Hartenstein played a pivotal role, matching his career-high with 20 rebounds, helping offset the Knicks’ 23 turnovers.
Memphis, grappling with a string of injuries, missed key players, including Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Desmond Bane, significantly impacting their rotation. Jaren Jackson Jr. sat out with a right knee contusion, leaving the Grizzlies with a depleted roster against the Knicks.
GG Jackson led Memphis with 20 points. Vince Williams Jr. added 17 and David Roddy and Luke Kennard added 14 each.
