That set up the biggest shot of Anunoby’s career in New York and a big victory for the Knicks, who swept the season series against Memphis (38-21). Just about a month earlier, the Knicks plastered the Grizzlies by 27 points at MSG. It was one of the best New York performances of the season, and one of Memphis’ worst.

The New York Knicks got Mitchell Robinson back from his injury on Friday night, and they wasted no time throwing Robinson into the fire of a playoff atmosphere. The Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies went down to the wire,

Anunoby is shooting 36 percent from beyond the 3-point line this season, making him one of seven Knicks to reach that mark. The Knicks' status as a strong 3-point shooting team is a big reason why the team sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-20 record.

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Brunson is averaging 27.1 points per game in February and should be a prime force again in a matchup of seemingly equal opponents, who are both just a notch below the very best in the league. He is averaging 27.0 points per game on the road. If Towns is out or limited, he will have to carry an ever bigger offensive load.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions and best bets for Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks on Friday