Like Lincoln and Kennedy, a shocking number of parallels exist between the Knicks and Grizzlies. The real stunner is where they differ, and how — and what it suggests about the future

The Knicks were embarrassed early and often, yet the biggest shame goes to the victors

The Knicks hung in there against a very good Grizzlies team, but ultimately came up short.

Unlikely heroes abounded in Cam Reddish and Julius Randle as the Knicks staged an unlikely fake comeback vs. the Memphis Grizzlies in the first game of the 2022-23 season.

The Knicks found themselves up big over one of the best teams in the NBA in the Memphis Grizzlies, only to blow the lead late and ultimately fall. But are the Grizzlies perhaps a more attainable goal for the Knicks in the near future than we give them credit for?

The Knicks fell to one of the hottest teams in the West, but as per usual lately, strong play from their young core provided a silver lining, especially the defensive dominance of Mitchell Robinson in the paint.

The New York Knicks are streaking once again, now winners of three straight after beating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday night, 118-104. 

OK, the fun game is over. Now the real road trip starts — five West playoff teams in a row, starting tonight in Memphis against a Grizzlies team fighting for play-in positioning.

Last night’s game felt like it was going to be a loss, based off recent history. It had to be, right? But then the Knicks won, behind a huge night for the bench and a huge stretch run for RJ Barrett.

The Knicks are back home, once again trying to stop a losing skid against a red-hot team. Can they contain the sizzling hot Grizzlies and get back in the win column?