On Tuesday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
The Knicks had control for most of the night and won by a score of 113-103.
Donte DiVincenzo led the way with 32 points.
final from msg pic.twitter.com/dYMKz7wznm
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 7, 2024
Derrick Rose made his return to Madison Square Garden and had seven points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 2/4 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 12 minutes of playing time (he left the game early with an ankle injury).
Before Rose exited, the 2011 MVP had a fantastic highlight that got a lot of views on social media.
Via The NBA: "Derrick Rose with a nice driving reverse layup!"
Derrick Rose with a nice driving reverse layup!
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2024
Grizzlies-Knicks | Live on the NBA App
https://t.co/E2vwHMGukI pic.twitter.com/29ElO1rfyd
Rose has played in 18 games and is averaging 8.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 35.1% from the three-point range.
With the loss, the Grizzlies dropped to 18-33 in their first 51 games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak and are 3-7 over their last ten games.
Following the Knicks, the Grizzlies will return home to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday evening in Memphis.
vintage pic.twitter.com/lpF3cDGJ5Y
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 7, 2024
As for the Knicks, they improved to 33-18 in 51 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are 9-1 over their last ten games and will host the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening.
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