The New York Knicks continued their dominant run at Madison Square Garden, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-120 on Wednesday, Philippine time. This victory extends their flawless home record to an impressive 7-0, marking their best start since the 2012-13 season.
Knicks' Offensive Firepower on Full Display
Jalen Brunson was the standout performer for the Knicks, delivering a masterclass with 32 points and 10 assists. He was brilliantly supported by Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Mikal Bridges also made a significant contribution, adding 22 points to the scoreboard.
The Knicks' offense was simply unstoppable, averaging 130.2 points during their current five-game winning streak. For the third consecutive game, they scored at least 77 points in a single half, showcasing their explosive scoring capability. Key bench contributions came from OG Anunoby (16 points) and Jordan Clarkson (13 points).
The game's turning point came in the first quarter when the Knicks broke a 30-30 tie with a 12-0 run. They never looked back, building a massive 77-54 lead by halftime. Although the Grizzlies managed to cut the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter, late baskets from Brunson sealed the comfortable win for New York.
Other NBA Highlights: Thrillers and Blowouts
In a nail-biting finish, the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Boston Celtics 102-100. Rookie Justin Edwards led the Joel Embiid-less Sixers with 22 points, while Tyrese Maxey scored 21. The game was decided in the final seconds when Kelly Oubre Jr. converted a crucial putback with 8.7 seconds left to secure the victory.
The league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder put on a clinic, routing the Golden State Warriors 126-102. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 28 points and 11 assists in just three quarters. Chet Holmgren was perfect from the field, going 9-for-9 and finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Thunder's defense was equally impressive, holding the Warriors to their second-lowest scoring output of the season.
League Roundup
In other games across the association, the Toronto Raptors secured a 119-109 victory at Brooklyn. The Utah Jazz unleashed a historic offensive performance, routing the Indiana Pacers 152-128. The Denver Nuggets also claimed a road win, triumphing 122-108 at Sacramento.
