The Memphis Grizzlies (30 - 20) defeated the New York Knicks (23 - 30) 91 - 85 on Friday. The Knicks found out before the contest that they would be significantly short - handed at small forward, with both Lance Thomas and Carmelo Anthony bowing out of the game with a concussion and sore knee, respectively. New York was neverthless ready to give the Grizzlies a battle, and saw two previously slumping players step to the forefront in the effort. Rookie Kristaps Porzingis, who'd been going through a difficult stretch over the last several games, bounced back with a double - double, while veteran Jose Calderon equaled his second - best scoring total of the season in his second game back from a groin ailment. Despite the valiant effort, New York was unable to muster enough offense in Anthony's absence to keep up with Memphis, as they shot 38 percent from the field overall. Memphis' top two scorers came from the second unit. Jeff Green led the way by pouring in 16 points, along with five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 29 minutes. Matt Barnes was close behind with 12 points of his own, which he supplemented with seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. The frontcourt tandem of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph were close behind with a pair of 10 - point efforts. Gasol also posted seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block, while Randolph pitched in with four rebounds, an assist and a steal. Mike Conley managed a near double - double, supplying eight points, dishing out nine assists, and adding a pair of rebounds and a steal. The Grizzlies remain in second place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. They head home to take on the Mavericks on Saturday. Calderon spearheaded the Knicks' attack with 18 points, which he complemented with eight rebounds, five assists and a steal. Porzingis' aforementioned double - double consisted of 17 points, 10 boards and six of his trademark blocks. Arron Afflalo had a productive night himself with 14 points, five rebounds and a pair of assists. Veteran sharpshooter Sasha Vujacic paced the reserves with 10 points, four rebounds and an assist. The Knicks remain in third place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They're home again on Sunday to tangle with the Denver Nuggets.
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