Key Stat of the Night
- Ziaire Williams poured in a career-high 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting with four
rebounds and three assists.
Key Run of the Night
- Melton scored 11 points in the first quarter, on 3-for-4 shooting from three and sparked
a 22-9 run as the Grizzlies coasted to a 62-52 lead at halftime.
Game Recap
The Memphis Grizzlies came out victorious in a 120-108 battle against the New York Knicks in Madison Square
Garden on Wednesday night.
Jaren Jackson Jr. notched his third double-double of the season with 26 points, 10 rebounds and
two blocks, while Ja Morant added 23 points, nine assists and three steals.
Ziaire Williams poured in a career-high 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting with
four rebounds and three assists. De'Anthony Melton added a spark off the bench with 14 points
and three rebounds. Brandon Clarke contributed 10 points and seven rebounds.
Evan Fournier led the Knicks with 30 points and five rebounds, while
Julius Randle had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds to go with nine assists.
Melton scored 11 points in the first quarter, on 3-for-4 shooting from three and sparked a 22-9 run as the
Grizzlies coasted to a 62-52 lead at halftime. Morant had 15 points and five assists as the Grizzlies outscored
the Knicks 36-18 in points in the paint and 27-10 in bench points in the first half.
The career night for Williams continued in the third quarter as he scored 11 points to help the Grizzlies fend
off the Knicks’ comeback efforts in the second half. Memphis survived two quick runs led by RJ
Barrett and Fournier to hold the lead through the final buzzer and move to 36-18 on the season.
Next Game
The Grizzlies head to Orlando for a matchup against the Magic on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. Fans can watch on
Bally Sports Southeast and listen on ESPN 92.9 FM.
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