Julius Randle and the New York Knicks (28-38) will take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies (45-22) in part of the Friday NBA slate.
Coming off an impressive blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road, the Knicks will look to continue the momentum they’ve recently established over their last two games.
Avoiding letdown performances against losing teams is a priority for the Grizzlies as they seek to maximize their outlook to finish with the second seed in the Western Conference.
Neither team is all that equipped to handle the opposition’s top scoring options from an individual matchup standpoint. It will be interesting to see what the unit approach ends up being.
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Ja Morant’s performance ranks atop the list of things to watch in this game. He’s in the midst of an MVP caliber season with averages of 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists for the Grizzlies that should at the very least net him an All-NBA spot.
How to Watch New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee
TV Channel: NBA TV
Injury Report for New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
New York Knicks Injury Report: Obi Toppin – game-time decision (left hamstring strain), Cam Reddish – out (sprained right shoulder), Quentin Grimes – out (right patella subluxation), Nerlens Noel – out (sore left foot), Derrick Rose – out (right ankle surgery), Kemba Walker – out (away from team)
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Dillon Brooks – out (ankle)
Projected Starting Lineups for New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
New York Knicks Projected Starting Lineup: G Alec Burks, G Evan Fournier, F RJ Barrett, F Julius Randle, C Mitchell Robinson
Memphis Grizzlies Projected Starting Lineup: G Ja Morant, G Desmond Bane, F Ziaire Williams, F Jaren Jackson Jr. C Steven Adams
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