Grizzlies vs. Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Memphis Grizzlies (35-18) play against the New York Knicks (27-27) at Madison Square Garden
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 2, 2022
Memphis Grizzlies 33, New York Knicks 23 (Q1 01:25)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said before game Knicks will give up the 3 because they pack the paint. And taking advantage in leading 29-19. – 8:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Grizzlies lead the league in points in the paint but knew they’d need to hit from outside against Knicks. So far, so good. They’ve got four 3-pointers and a 28-19 lead late in the first quarter. – 8:05 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
LIGHT EM UP ANT ANT @De’Anthony Melton 🐜 – 8:05 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
mista don’t play 🥷 pic.twitter.com/K1SVxxT75g – 8:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Not sure who was more incredulous at no one guarding Melton on that last 3 – Fournier, who had his arms raised questioningly, or Clyde on MSG. – 8:02 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
MR. DO SOMETHING! 28-19 Grizzlies behind 9 Melton points off the bench! – 8:02 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
The Grizzlies’ star guard showed up in the Garden. Morant’s been good too. – 8:02 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
DeAnthony Melton is the new mayor of New York – 8:02 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The shots that Memphis was missing on to start, they’re now hitting with confidence.
Specifically, De’Anthony Melton off the Grizzlies bench. – 8:01 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
off ball work matters.
@Desmond Bane // #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/8ZnmFIq5Nl – 8:00 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Stay hot, @Evan Fournier. pic.twitter.com/SxzcsSz85U – 7:58 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
RJ, straight away, got it. pic.twitter.com/R4g5tX6M9V – 7:57 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Lindsey Vonn, C.C. Sabathia and Jake Paul in the house tonight for Grizzlies-Knicks. – 7:56 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
that island work 🦄🏝️ pic.twitter.com/7LO7nCVcgy – 7:55 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizzlies getting off to a slower start than usual by their standards.
However, the Knicks offense is alive and well. 11 all with 7:01 remaining in the first quarter. Timeout Memphis. – 7:55 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Nice feed ➡️ nice finish pic.twitter.com/qBrQU46OO2 – 7:55 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Evan Fournier looks a different (younger) person when he has a fresh fade… – 7:54 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
who run it? we run it. pic.twitter.com/vu677dLRdu – 7:52 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Garden is absolutely buzzing every time Ja Morant has the ball. Crazy he already has this kind of following. – 7:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It took less than two minutes for Memphis to get its first alley-oop of the night. – 7:49 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
AYOOOOOOOOOOO. LET’S RIDE GRIZZ TWITTER. – 7:48 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Nobody legislates a jump ball toss like Steven Adams – 7:47 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Star-less in Cleveland: #Knicks likely won’t have any players in any of All-Star Weekend games #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/02/kni… – 7:46 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
LET’S GO KNICKS. – 7:45 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant just got a loud applause when he was introduced in the starting lineup at Madison Square Garden. – 7:42 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
built by black history 🖤 pic.twitter.com/gHeuWkZTxZ – 7:42 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Ja Morant will add to the long list of superstars that tore the Knicks up at Madison Square Garden tonight.
Mark my words. – 7:38 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
starting 5⃣ vs. @New York Knicks
🥷 @Ja Morant
🪣 @Desmond Bane
🎱 @Ziaire Williams
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon // #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/680T2mbvIr – 7:35 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks starters:
Kemba Walker
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson – 7:30 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Tonight’s starting five: pic.twitter.com/zbW2o8Anid – 7:30 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
if you see these dogs in your front yard……,,,. pic.twitter.com/FWyE6VVnZ8 – 7:25 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Matisse Thybulle is now 4/4 from deep over his last 3 games. He was 2/2 against Sacramento and 1/1 against Memphis. He’s off to a 1/1 start tonight. #Sixers – 7:21 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
foot work on sicko mode 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VDRps5ILK5 – 7:21 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Family over everything 🧡💙
@Nerlens Noel | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/Tk6M1SEWEM – 7:20 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
PSA: always keep a clean pair of forces 💧 pic.twitter.com/oeGSJyO2mt – 7:07 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
This Knicks fan couple (bottom left) just got engaged during Ja Morant warmups, naturally. pic.twitter.com/AFnNADTPlq – 6:59 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Hungry for more. pic.twitter.com/aVmptgcDsp – 6:55 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
#BlackHistoryMonth x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/3PbEnC42XZ – 6:50 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
24 seconds of straight makes. pic.twitter.com/mXycjmDdHv – 6:40 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Big ups to our own @SoniaRaman on National Girls and Women in Sports Day 💙 pic.twitter.com/xldQ08uhbA – 6:33 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
5️⃣ here and locked in. pic.twitter.com/FDq8FEdhqV – 6:30 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Off to work.
#UltraDrip x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/7eXNB1FgkD – 6:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says he is hopeful Steven Adams is going to be able to play. Adams is questionable with a sprained ankle. – 6:05 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Knicks coach Tom Thibodaeu says that the Grizzlies length and defense reminds him of his early Bulls teams. – 5:56 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Last dance tonight for MSG Network sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow as she heads out for maternity leave after tonight’s Memphis game. – 5:54 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Tom Thibodeau, who has coached Derrick Rose for most of his NBA career, gave his take on the Ja Morant-Derrick Rose comparisons:
“They’re different. The pressure on the defense, I’d say that’s similar.” – 5:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Ja Morant’s fearlessness in attacking the rim is what allows him to be so successful at his size scoring inside. – 5:53 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Looking at the numbers before our matchup with Memphis 📊
@DKSportsbook | #NewYorkForever – 5:50 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Here is one of the many reasons why Ja Morant has been remarkable…
…and also what to watch for tonight vs the Knicks! 💯 pic.twitter.com/3yAYFMiiDo – 5:36 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
It’s February, there’s a foot of snow on the ground in New York and it gets dark at 5:30. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I got emails today for credentials to the Big East and MAAC Tournaments.
March is coming. pic.twitter.com/cRndu0P4I6 – 5:33 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Killian Tillie getting ready to go tonight at MSG 😂 pic.twitter.com/ioI6pFtfMc – 5:26 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The Dark Side heads to the Mecca.
@Kendrick Perkins and @Chiney Ogwumike break down tonight’s Knicks/Grizzlies match up on ESPN: pic.twitter.com/gfWC8SPxum – 5:21 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
All energy and good vibes.
See the game through Trip’s eyes in our latest Grizz Mic’d up 🦄
@Verizon // @Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/39VuJglpAX – 4:21 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
“When I create, I look to inspire — not only the people around me but you never know who’s going to see it and be affected by it.”
Introducing our #BlackHistoryMonth logo, created by the talented and New York’s own, Rashida Chavis. pic.twitter.com/zckLePRy9v – 4:20 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Mark Cuban says Mavs will try to keep potential Knicks target Jalen Brunson nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 3:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Really good work by @Tim MacMahon on this piece about the Grizzlies’ vibe and culture. AK espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:54 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Remember when LeBron cussed out Memphis’ Desmond Bane in the middle of a game? The Grizzlies are quite proud of that moment, which epitomizes their identity. Ja Morant: “I loved it, because it just shows that no matter who it is, our guys don’t back down.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:34 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
One guy I haven’t seen get much publicity for Most Improved Player, but should be in the conversation is Jaren Jackson Jr. His improvement on defense this year has been enormous. From guy with fouling issues who wasn’t always completely reliable to Legit All-Defense contender. – 3:33 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
No. 5 on the Knicks All-Time Block List ☑️
Keep going, Mitch! pic.twitter.com/YPQKjaBdrp – 3:30 PM
Nerlens Noel @NerlensNoel3
My Haitian Heritage is a big part of my success.
Discipline, resilience & respect are the pillars of the legacy I want to build.
I share these values with Rhum Barbancourt @barbancourtHT an award-winning rum & icon of Haitian culture for 160 years. 🇭🇹🥃
#Barbancourt160 pic.twitter.com/7AzONBQgxT – 3:09 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
This week’s Mailbag touched on potential trades of NYK veterans, Tom Thibodeau, making room for Cam Reddish & more. Thanks to @Kivi015, @mark3_v, @BoeingsBias, @CuseKnicksFan, @All3t0_87 & @TeddyIsland for the questions! Link to full show: https://t.co/nllIT8mwWk pic.twitter.com/EbLJ2PsseK – 3:06 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Should the Knicks trade for Russell Westbrook? @Chris Mannix and I debate, on the latest Order on the Court. pic.twitter.com/hYlX20UVAo – 2:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Timberwolves are now 11th in offense for the season and 11th on defense.
The only other teams in the NBA top-11 in both categories: PHX, MIA, MEM, MIL, PHI – 2:14 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Oakley tells story of LeBron saying Dolan is why he’d never play for Knicks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/02/oak… – 2:07 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
couple of big Wobnesday promotions @UnderdogFantasy for tonight:
1) You’ll notice in today’s Over/Under prop list, we are offering Ja Morant to score at least 1 point in MSG.
2) Wobnesday is the site’s biggest NBA daily payout to date: $50k in prizes
➡️ https://t.co/pU9Em4uMTC pic.twitter.com/jXxUJlyxgP – 1:54 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
1⃣ of 3⃣ players in @NBA history to average 35+ ppg, 7 rpg, 7+ apg over any 7 game span at age 22 or under. pic.twitter.com/RfXM0ElGOj – 1:52 PM
