"I loved how our guys competed tonight." That's how Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins started off his press conference after Saturday's 106-94 loss to the New York Knicks at FedExForum. The Grizzlies definitely competed and made it a game where the Knicks had to play their starters normal minutes, avoiding the blowout on 92.9. FM ESPN.
The Grizzlies lost, struggling from the 3-point arc and on the glass, outmanned with a ridiculous amount of injuries that have stacked the odds against Memphis.
The Knicks were led by Julius Randle with a double-double 24 points and 11 rebounds. The Knicks used Isaiah Hartenstein as an inside edge. Hartenstein finished with his own double-double 12 points and a staggering 20 rebounds.
Memphis' bright spots included the first real NBA minutes for GG Jackson who finished with 20 points and 6 rebounds. But the inside edge for New York was too much. Memphis was outrebounded 56 to 35.
Next game: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors on 92.9 FM ESPN Monday. Pregame at 4:30 p.m./Tip at 5:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN.