Donte DiVincenzo’s 32-point explosion and Jalen Brunson’s 27-point performance guided the New York Knicks (33-18) to a thrilling 123-113 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies (18-33) on Tuesday night.
Isaiah Hartenstein (17 points) and Precious Achiuwa (17 points) contributed to the Knicks’ offensive onslaught.
The Grizzlies put up a valiant effort, with seven players scoring in double figures, but their fourth-quarter rally fell short against New York’s determined defense.
Vince Williams Jr. was the Grizzlies’ top scorer with 19 points, while GG Jackson added 16 and David Roddy contributed 15 off the bench.
Despite missing key starters Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, the Knicks dominated from the start, never relinquishing their lead throughout the game.
Memphis fought back in the fourth quarter, narrowing the deficit to just four points, but DiVincenzo’s clutch scoring down the stretch sealed the victory for New York.
