Memphis Grizzlies (31-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (30-16, third in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New York comes into a matchup against Memphis as winners of three consecutive games.
The Knicks are 15-8 on their home court. New York ranks ninth in the league giving up just 110.9 points per game while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.
The Grizzlies are 12-10 on the road. Memphis ranks third in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from 3-point range.
The Knicks' 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.7 per game the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 12.8 more points per game (123.7) than the Knicks give up to opponents (110.9).
TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 7.3 assists for the Knicks. Mikal Bridges is averaging 16.8 points over the last 10 games.
Scotty Pippen Jr. is shooting 46.9% and averaging 9.9 points for the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 43.5 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.7 points per game.
Grizzlies: 8-2, averaging 125.2 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 10.2 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.0 points.
INJURIES: Knicks: Ariel Hukporti: day to day (illness), Mitchell Robinson: out (ankle), Pacome Dadiet: day to day (toe).
Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Santi Aldama: day to day (illness), Marcus Smart: out (finger), Jake LaRavia: day to day (back), Vince Williams Jr.: out (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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