The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 111 - 104, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The Knicks (1 - 1) utilized a balanced attack and a solid shooting night to withstand a strong push from the Grizzlies (1 - 1) in the middle quarters. New York emerged from the first period with a 32 - 19 lead, only to see Memphis outscore them by a margin of 58 - 50 over the second and third quarters. However, four members of their first unit managed double - digit scoring, led by Kristaps Porzingis, who posted a game - high 21 points. The Knicks also shot 53 percent from the field overall, clearing a path to victory. Memphis was led by Marc Gasol, who tallied 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block. James Ennis continued to effectively hold down the fort for Chandler Parsons (knee), totaling 16 points, four boards and an assist. Mike Conley managed 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, while new starting power forward JaMychal Green produced 10 points, eight rebounds and a block, although he also committed a team - high six turnovers. Zach Randolph and Jarrell Martin paced the bench with a pair of 13 - point efforts. Porzingis added five rebounds, two assists and a block to his aforementioned scoring haul. Carmelo Anthony was right behind him with 20 points, six boards and five assists. Courtney Lee bounced back from a scoreless opener to supply 16 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Derrick Rose's full stat sheet consisted of 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Former Bulls teammate and fellow newcomer Joakim Noah tallied six points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and a block, but he fouled out after just 22 minutes. The Grizzlies head home to face the Wizards on Sunday night, while the Knicks tangle with the Pistons in Detroit on Tuesday evening.
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