The Memphis Grizzlies visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. The game gets underway at 7:30 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 5 and will air on FxS and MSG.
The Knicks were beaten by the Thunder 128-122 the last time they played. Langston Galloway finished with 21 points to lead the team. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are coming off a 108-102 win over the Magic in their last outing. Jeff Green led the game in scoring with 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
Marc Gasol has been on a tear over the last five games for the Grizzlies, averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.0 blocks.
The Grizzlies should minimize miscues in this matchup. They rank fourth in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.2%). Meanwhile, the Knicks force the second-fewest mistakes in the league, with just 11.6% of opponents’ possessions ending in a turnover.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Grizzlies won the first game 103-95. Gasol was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points.
Notes
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Memphis Grizzlies are a solid 18-7. In games where they score fewer than 100 points, the New York Knicks have an abysmal record of 5-21.
When allowing 100 or more points in a game, the Grizzlies are just 8-13 this season. New York is an outstanding 17-4 when registering triple digits.
The Grizzlies have an offensive rating of 101.7 (ranked 24th), while the Knicks rank 19th for their defensive rating of 105.0.
The Memphis Grizzlies average a field goal percentage of 43.4% this season. The New York Knicks have a losing record of 9-15 when opponents have a FG% of 43.4% or greater.
The New York Knicks attempt 21.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Memphis Grizzlies attempt 17.0 per game. When they register 25 or more three point attempts in a game, New York has a record of 4-6 while Memphis is winless (0-1).
New York has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.60 this season (ranked 13th). Memphis ranks higher with an A/TO of 1.66 (ranked 11th).
Memphis ranks 28th in rebounds per game with 41.2, while New York ranks 11th with 43.7.
The Knicks and the Grizzlies are well matched when it comes to rebounding. New York is ranked 15th in defensive rebounding, and Memphis is also ranked 15th in offensive rebounding.
Memphis is one of the top teams in forced turnovers, with opponents averaging a TOV% of 16.8% (ranked first). New York has a subpar record of 1-7 SU this season when its TOV% reaches 16.8% or greater.
