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The New York Knicks capitalised on the vibrant atmosphere at Madison Square Garden to secure a win against the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. This victory marked their seventh consecutive home win, their best start since 2012-13. The Knicks have been on a five-game winning streak, all at home, averaging 130.2 points per game under Mike Brown's leadership.
Jalen Brunson led the charge with 32 points and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds. Mikal Bridges also added 21 points to the tally. The Knicks ended the first quarter with a decisive 12-0 run, transforming a tie into a significant lead and maintaining their momentum throughout the game.
Brown praised the fans, stating, "Our fans are fantastic. we fed off
the energy of being here. " He highlighted that playing at MSG is unparalleled for his team. Brown acknowledged that while they played well, there is room for improvement. "We did do some things right," he noted, referring to their high number of assisted field goals.
The Knicks' offensive strategy has been effective, as evidenced by their ability to surpass 130 points in three consecutive games. Their teamwork was evident with 47 field goals made, of which 35 were assisted. This cohesive play has been key to their recent success.
put on for the city Jalen 32 PTS | 10 REB | 5 AST Mikal 22 PTS | 7 REB | 5 AST | 4 STL KAT 21 PTS | 13 REB | 4 AST | 3 STL | 2 BLK OG 16 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 2 STL Jordan 13 PTS | 3 REB | 2 AST Landry 10 PTS | 1 STL pic.twitter.com/cuPMUqfpG7 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 12, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns shared his thoughts on the team's progress: "I think we're a work in progress. " He emphasised that everyone is still learning how to maximise their impact within the system. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have struggled this season, now standing at a record of four wins and eight losses after losing six out of their last seven games.
Despite trailing by as much as 28 points during the game, Memphis managed to narrow the deficit somewhat. However, Ja Morant expressed his disappointment with his performance despite scoring16 points and providing ten assists. He admitted to making too many turnovers and acknowledged areas for improvement when facing defensive pressure.
The Knicks' impressive form at home continues to be a highlight of their season so far. As they build on this momentum, they aim to refine their gameplay further and maintain their strong performance at MSG.
