Knicks rally, snap Grizzlies’ streak
Barrett’s 3-pointer in overtime helps N.Y. win for second time in seven games
RJ Barrett scored 20 points, making a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:15 left in overtime, and the New York Knicks used a late rally to stun the Memphis Grizzlies 133-129 on Friday night.
Alec Burks had nine of his 19 in overtime and Julius Randle recovered from a scoreless first half to finish with 15 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season. New York snapped the Grizzlies’ four-game winning streak.
The Knicks had a 3-1 lead, then never led again in regulation. They were down double digits for much of the night and still trailed by 13 points midway through the fourth quarter.
But they put it together just in time to avoid a third straight loss and win for just the second time in seven games. Immanuel Quickley scored 20 points, and Derrick Rose had 19 for the Knicks. Ja Morant scored 26 points, and Dillon Brooks had 23 for the Grizzlies.
Celtics 145, Timberwolves 136 (OT): Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 53 points — including 18 in the fourth quarter and overtime — and Boston held on to beat Minnesota. It was the first 50-point game for the All-star, who eclipsed his previous high of 41. Jaylen Brown had 26 points.
Hawks 120, Bulls 108: Trae Young scored 42 points, Clint Capela had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Atlanta overcame a sizzling performance by Zach Lavine (50 points) to beat Chicago. Shen grad Kevin Huerter had 11 points and five assists for the Hawks.
Pelicans 101, 76ers 94: Zion Williamson scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and New Orleans held on to beat Philadelphia.
Pacers 111, Magic 106: Aaron Holiday scored 20 points, Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game injury absence and Indiana held off Orlando.
Hornets 127, Bucks 119: Miles Bridges scored 26 points to lead Charlotte past a Milwaukee lineup missing all five usual starters.
Nuggets 121, Spurs 119: Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds and Denver held off San Antonio when Demar Derozan’s tip spun out at the buzzer.
Notes: The Nuggets bolstered their backcourt by signing guard Shaquille Harrison to a two-way deal. Harrison played sparingly for Utah this season, averaging 3.3 minutes over 17 appearances. In addition, Denver waived forward Greg Whittington and guard Gary Clark, who was acquired as part of the deal with Orlando that landed Aaron Gordon . ... Patrick Mccaw was waived by the Raptors. He has been limited to five games this season because of a knee injury. He played less than seven minutes a game . ... Victor Oladipo will not be with the Heat when they depart Saturday for a four-game West Coast trip, and more evaluation will be required before the team knows the full extent of his right-knee issue. Oladipo hurt the knee during the fourth quarter of Miami’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night . ... Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is likely to miss the rest of the regular season after breaking his left hand.