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