Can the New York Knicks Tame the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum?

As the New York Knicks prepare to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their offensive prowess from recent games. The Knicks have been on a scoring spree, with a notable performance on January 12 against the Dallas Mavericks where they put up 124 points, despite a narrow loss. Their efficiency game score of 98.9 and an impressive true shooting percentage of 61 percent demonstrate their ability to convert plays into points effectively.

The NYK's ability to dominate in paint was evident as they scored 56 points in that area against Dallas, showcasing a robust inside game that could be pivotal against Memphis. However, turnovers were an issue for NYK as they gave up possession 16 times leading to 13 points for Dallas. This is an area where they must tighten up if they want to secure a win on January 13.

In contrast, during their January 10 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden, NYK displayed defensive tenacity by limiting Portland to just 84 points and achieving an efficiency game score of 97.4 with four blocks and eleven steals contributing significantly to this effort.

The upcoming match presents challenges but also opportunities for NYK; while Memphis is known for its grit-and-grind style of play, NYK has shown that it can adapt and excel both offensively and defensively when needed. The key will be maintaining consistency throughout all four quarters – something that has been somewhat elusive for them this season.

Looking at Memphis's recent performances provides some insight into what NYK might expect: MEM’s fast break execution has been lethal with an incredible fast break percentage of over eighty percent in their last outing – something that NYK will need to contain if they hope to come out on top.

With these factors in mind, it seems likely that if New York can maintain its offensive efficiency while tightening up ball security and transition defense, there's every chance they could leave Tennessee with a victory under their belt.

Fans should mark their calendars for January 13th when the action kicks off at FedExForum at precisely eight o'clock in the evening Eastern Time (ET). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the excitement live on MSG Network channel number six hundred thirty-four or BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine depending on your location.