nba Game Recap
New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies Recap - Grizzlies Win 118-114
The Grizzlies got a 37-point performance from Ja Morant as Memphis handed New York a 118-114 defeat on Friday at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Memphis got 13 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. and another 13 points from Ziaire Williams. Ja Morant contributed 8 assists, while Kyle Anderson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
New York got 36 points from Julius Randle in a losing cause and another 23 points from RJ Barrett. Julius Randle contributed 6 assists for the Knicks, while Mitchell Robinson had 16 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 61-56.
New York had a 54-53 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Oklahoma City looking for another win. For New York, they head on the road to face Brooklyn.