The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the New York Knicks 99-88 Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. It marked the Grizzlies’ sixth straight road loss.
Memphis got off to a fast start, scoring 32 points in the first quarter, but struggled to score afterward, netting just 17, 18 and 21 points in the final three quarters, respectively. The Grizzlies scored just 22 points in the paint, including eight in the fourth quarter, and were shut out on fast break points after scoring eight in transition in the first period.
Trailing by as many as 12 points late in the first quarter, New York outscored Memphis 26-17 in the second period to tie the game at 49 at halftime.