On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks extended their active winning streak to five games while remaining undefeated at home this year with a 133-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Knicks got things started early on offense, taking a 42-30 lead by the end of the first quarter.
With Mitchell Robinson (left ankle) sidelined for the first game of a back-to-back, Landry Shamet stepped into the starting lineup for the third time this season and made the most of it, scoring eight first-quarter points while setting the tone on both ends of the floor.
The Knicks took a 63-47 lead into halftime, extending their advantage to 16.
Jalen Brunson paced New York’s offense in the first half with 14 points and six assists in 18 minutes, shooting 6-of-10 from the field.
Despite his six turnovers, Brunson overall had an incredible game, finishing with 32 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds.
In Mitchell Robinson’s absence, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up on the glass, grabbing seven rebounds before the break.
New York’s defense clamped down on Memphis star Ja Morant in the first half, holding him to nine points in 16 minutes and forcing seven turnovers.
Off the bench, Jordan Clarkson continued to be a difference maker for New York, finishing the game with 13 points in 16 minutes.
Josh Hart was the prominent playmaker for New York, finishing the game with eight assists and two steals while dropping multiple dimes.
Mikal Bridges also turned in a gritty stat line, finishing the night with 22 points, four steals, five assists, and seven rebounds while playing an incredible defensive game.
Now 7-3 on the season, the Knicks will turn their attention to the 5-6 Orlando Magic, hosting them at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday as they look to extend their winning streak to six games.
