It’s not hard to see why the Knicks have struggled in recent years against the Memphis Grizzlies. Their relentless, defense-heavy style is not the kind of environment New York traditionally thrives in. Memphis shook off a poor start and managed to impose their slow pace on the Knicks in the second half, but a stellar first quarter and a critical 12-0 run in the fourth propelled New York to a 111-104 win in their home opener. It was their first win over the Grizzlies since the 2012-13 season — in other words, back when the Knicks were good.
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