OG Anunoby sinks biggest shot of NY career to lead Knicks in last-second win over Grizzlies

MEMPHIS — OG Anunoby buried the shot with the game on the line.While the Grizzlies and the rest of the world were expecting Jalen Brunson to launch the potential game-winner Friday night, the Knicks point guard read the defense and passed out of a double-team to find Anunoby in the corner.The forward then connected on the trey that put the Knicks up for good because Ja Morant’s layup bounced out on the final possession of New York’s 114-113 nail-biting victory.It capped a well-rounded offensive effort from the Knicks (39-20), who got double-digit points from every starter.Brunson had already pulled off another Captain Clutch moment, burying the go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds left.But Morant followed up with an and-1 drive over Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson to give the Grizzlies a two-point edge.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.Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins wanted to shore up the defense/rebounding from that ugly defeat.“It was an off night,” Jenkins said.

“It was a combination of us playing poorly and also playing into their strengths, which we’ve got to adjust coming into the second game.Can’t let them live in transition.

I thought we did a good job in the half-court when we execute our game plan.We’re going to still need that [Friday] night, but we have to limit those free points that would give them not just the beginning of possessions, but also in the rebound department, which is still a major issue of ours.”At his morning shootaround, Miles McBride outlined the key to stopping the fast-paced Grizzles, who entered Friday night averaging the most points per game.“Just being physical,” said McBride, who finished with 17 points Friday night wh...