April 2nd - The Knicks defeated the Grizzlies 130-119. Anunoby scored 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Bridges added 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Grizzlies, Jackson II had 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Prosper contributed 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Knicks, led by Anunoby and Bridges, quickly widened the gap. Although the Grizzlies responded, they couldn't contain the Knicks' offense, and the Knicks led 48-30 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Knicks extended their lead to over 20 points at one point. The Grizzlies gradually narrowed the gap by attacking the paint and shooting from the outside, but the Knicks maintained control of the game's tempo. At halftime, the Knicks led 79-62.

After switching sides, the Grizzlies narrowed the gap to just 3 points. In the crucial moments, the Knicks relied on Towns to help them pull away again. After three quarters, the Knicks still led 99-90 . In the final quarter, Anunoby hit consecutive key three-pointers to extend the lead, while Towns completed a triple-double late in the game. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Grizzlies 130-119 .

Knicks player statistics

Anunoby had 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists; Bridges had 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists; Alvarado had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Shamet had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Klein had 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists; Clarkson had 8 points and 1 rebound; Hulk Polti had 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Grizzlies player statistics

Jackson II 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Prosper 17 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Cowward 15 points; Small 13 points, 4 assists; Barr 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Spencer 10 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists; Burton 10 points, 3 rebounds; Clayton 10 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists; Mashak 7 points, 4 rebounds

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