Through 1 Quarter
We’ve seen some fireworks one quarter in as the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks have combined for 66 points. Neither team has the matchup in the bag, but Memphis leads 34-32. Point guard Ja Morant has led the way so far for the Grizzlies, as he has 11 points and three assists.
Both the Grizz and New York padded the win column in their previous outings. The follow-up win here is still up for grabs, so expect a hard fought finale.
Who’s Playing
New York @ Memphis
Current Records: New York 28-38; Memphis 45-22
What to Know
The New York Knicks will hit the road for the sixth straight game as they head to FedExForum at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
New York took their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday by a conclusive 107-77 score. With the Knicks ahead 61-34 at the half, the matchup was all but over already. Power forward Julius Randle and center Mitchell Robinson were among the main playmakers for New York as the former had 26 points and five assists along with eight rebounds and the latter dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards in addition to three blocks.
Meanwhile, everything went the Memphis Grizzlies’ way against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday as they made off with a 132-111 win. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 77-58. It was another big night for the Grizz’s point guard Ja Morant, who had 24 points and eight assists in addition to eight rebounds.
New York is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
New York is now 28-38 while Memphis sits at 45-22. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Knicks come into the game boasting the fourth fewest steals given up per game in the league at 7.1. But the Grizz ranks first in the league when it comes to steals per game, with 9.9 on average. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $22.60
Odds
The Grizzlies are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Memphis have won seven out of their last 12 games against New York.
- Feb 02, 2022 – Memphis 120 vs. New York 108
- May 03, 2021 – New York 118 vs. Memphis 104
- Apr 09, 2021 – New York 133 vs. Memphis 129
- Jan 29, 2020 – Memphis 127 vs. New York 106
- Feb 03, 2019 – Memphis 96 vs. New York 84
- Nov 25, 2018 – New York 103 vs. Memphis 98
- Jan 17, 2018 – Memphis 105 vs. New York 99
- Dec 06, 2017 – New York 99 vs. Memphis 88
- Apr 07, 2017 – Memphis 101 vs. New York 88
- Oct 29, 2016 – New York 111 vs. Memphis 104
- Feb 05, 2016 – Memphis 91 vs. New York 85
- Jan 16, 2016 – Memphis 103 vs. New York 95
Injury Report for Memphis
- Dillon Brooks: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for New York
- Obi Toppin: Game-Time Decision (Hamstring)
- Luka Samanic: Game-Time Decision (Heel)
- Nerlens Noel: Out (Foot)
- Derrick Rose: Out (Ankle)
- Quentin Grimes: Out (Kneecap)
- Cam Reddish: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
- Kemba Walker: Out for the Season (Rest)
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