New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said he took it easy on Josh Hart after his Eagles eliminated the Commanders.
Mikal Bridges led the charge with 28 points on 12-of-19 shooting, using his length to neutralize Morant on the defensive end. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson contributed 20 points and six assists.
Guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters for the Eastern Conference squad for this season’s NBA All-Star Game.
The Memphis Grizzlies hit the road for one game to visit the New York Knicks on Monday night. This is the first time these two teams have met this season. In t
Mikal Bridges had 28 points, six assists and five rebounds, and the Knicks​ snapped the Grizzlies' six-game winning streak with a resounding 143-106 win on Monday.
New York's bench also contributed mightily to the win. The combination of Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, Miles McBride, and Landry Shamet scored 45. They also outscored Memphis' bench by a 50-45 score.
New York is dominating one of the toughest stretches on their schedule and Josh Hart is building a serious All-Star resume.
The Knicks extended their winning streak to four games on Monday night, humiliating the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies, 143-106, at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns teamed up to roast Knicks teammate Josh Hart following the Commanders' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
The Knicks will continue their five-game homestand Monday night, when they host the surging Memphis Grizzlies in ... trying to," Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson said. "And if we don't, we hold ...
A final differentiator for the Knicks over their last five games is pace. New York is eighth in pace over that span (99.15). Conversely, the Knicks rank 24th in pace on the season (97.97), which includes the last five games. So, something has changed regarding how many possessions they're generating.