New York Knicks (38-20, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-20, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts the New York Knicks following the Memphis Grizzlies' 151-148 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns.
The Grizzlies are 22-6 in home games. Memphis is second in the Western Conference with 29.1 assists per game led by Desmond Bane averaging 5.5.
The Knicks are 17-10 on the road. New York ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 15.6 fast break points per game led by Mikal Bridges averaging 3.5.
The Grizzlies' 14.0 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.3 more made shots on average than the 13.7 per game the Knicks give up. The Knicks are shooting 49.3% from the field, 4.0% higher than the 45.3% the Grizzlies' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.9 points, six rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Grizzlies. Ja Morant is averaging 17.8 points and 5.7 assists over the past 10 games.
Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.8 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.1 points and 6.9 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 123.5 points, 48.3 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.8 points per game.
Knicks: 6-4, averaging 117.1 points, 41.3 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.1 points.
INJURIES: Grizzlies: Zyon Pullin: day to day (knee).
Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns: day to day (lower body), Mitchell Robinson: day to day (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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