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Knicks End Skid After Tough Loss, Clinched Spot

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2026, 6:34 AM ET

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Wednesday night the New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119, snapping a three-game losing streak after a 111-94 loss in Houston; OG Anunoby scored 25 points and Karl‑Anthony Towns recorded a 20-11-11 triple-double. The victory moved New York into third place in the Eastern Conference, a game-and-a-half ahead of Cleveland; Josh Hart had warned after the Houston loss that the team was "not going in the right direction" as the regular season approaches its final games.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

February: Knicks lost 118-80 to Detroit, the season's largest defeat.
After 76 games: Knicks clinched a top-six Eastern Conference playoff spot (Newsday).
Tuesday: Knicks lost in Houston, 111-94; Josh Hart expressed concern about team direction.
Wednesday: Knicks beat Memphis 130-119; Anunoby 25 points, Towns 20-11-11 triple-double.
Post-Memphis: Knicks sat third in East, a game-and-a-half ahead of the Cavaliers.

News Intelligence

If you're a Knicks fan, this win is a sigh of relief. It shows the team can bounce back after a tough loss. It also means the Knicks are in a strong position for the playoffs. Keep an eye on the remaining regular-season games.

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Who Benefited

The New York Knicks benefited by snapping their three-game losing streak, with OG Anunoby and Karl‑Anthony Towns delivering key performances that secured a 130-119 win in Memphis and reinforced their hold on third place in the Eastern Conference.

Who Impacted

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered the defeat, were outrebounded 49-20 (a franchise low 20 rebounds), and allowed a season-high 79 first-half points from New York, undermining their competitiveness in that game.

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