The Grizzlies struggled defensively, allowing the Knicks to control the game from start to finish. With the loss, Memphis will look to regroup as they prepare to host the Houston

Knicks Top Performers Mikal Bridges – 28 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds Karl-Anthony Towns – 24 points, 11 rebounds OG Anunoby – 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals Grizzlies Top Performers Jaren Jackson Jr.

Now that he’s got his running mate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, back this season, former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting back to his old ways. After a strong week, Jackson Jr. has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week.

Reduced to mere spectators for metropolitan dominance, the Grizzlies (31-16) endured their worst loss of the season. Paced by 21 points from Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis has a chance for a revenge when the Knicks come by on Feb. 28.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, right, charges New York’s Mikal Bridges (25) on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (Seth Wenig/AP) The Grizzlies played a complete clunker on Monday night against New York. Memphis’ turnover problems continue to bite.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 20 points and six assists for the Knicks, who scored 143 points for the second straight game and won their fourth straight. New York (31-16) won for the 16th time in its past 22 games.

With strong second half, Grizz beat Pelicans 139-126 for a fifth-straight win. 29 points and a career-high-tying seven assists from Jaren Jackson. Luke Kennard with 27 points (7

Jaren Jackson Jr., the standout center for the Grizzlies ... On the other side, Miles Bridges, a forward for the Hornets and another former Spartan, turned in a solid effort in the losing cause.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to stack up the awards. This time, he's adding a new one. Jackson was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time ...