Brunson questionable, How to Watch Memphis Grizzlies-New York Knicks, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

The Memphis Grizzlies probably aren’t used to being the hunted this season, at least since they either traded or shelved their best players until next season. However, the New York Knicks arrive in town angry and disjointed, which has led Josh Hart to call this a “must-win” in Memphis.

With April here and the playoffs around the corner, the Knicks are aggravated after closing out March with another loss, falling in Houston 111-94. New York has dropped three consecutive games and ends its trip here after finishing the month 10-6, highlighted by a seven-game win streak before they hit the road.

Jalen Brunson has been listed as questionable, so New York may look to pick up a victory in Memphis without him. Backup center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out.

The Lakers did the Knicks a favor by knocking off Cleveland on Tuesday, which means New York enters this contest one game up for the No. 3 seed in the East. The Knicks will almost certainly open the playoffs at home but could still move up to No. 2 if they can catch the Boston Celtics, who lead the Atlantic Division by 2.5 games.

The Griz come off a 131-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, surrendering 36 points to Devin Booker. They defeated the Chicago Bulls behind 24 points and nine rebounds from rookie Cedric Coward in his most productive performance in months on Saturday night but are 1-2 on this five-game homestand that ends on Friday against Toronto.

Memphis is 2-7 over its last nine home dates and has been eliminated from playoff contention. The Grizzlies currently rank 11th in the West and third in the Southwest Division, a half-game up on the New Orleans Hornets and 1.5 up on the Dallas Mavericks.

The Grizzlies are 13-24 in home games and have gone 6-20 against Eastern Conference foes. New York is 20-18 on the road and 17-11 against the West.

Vitals - How to Watch Grizzlies vs. Knicks

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, April 1, 7:10 p.m. CST, FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Grizzlies), MSG TV (Knicks)

Radio: WMFS-FM (Grizzlies), WEPN-FM (Knicks)

Grizzlies hope to avoid third straight sweep at hands of Knicks

The Memphis Grizzlies (25-50) host the New York Knicks (48-27) in the second and final meeting between these teams this season.

The Grizzlies have been swept in each of the past two seasons and haven’t defeated New York at FedEx Forum since Oct. 19, 2022. Memphis is on an 0-5 run vs. the Knicks, losing last season’s home game 114-113 and falling in the only game in 2025-26 133-120 back on Nov. 11.

New York played rude host at Madison Square Garden, scoring 77 first-half points and riding 33 points and 10 assists from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks will be looking to match their longest run of season sweeps in the series by claiming a third, something they previously did from 1996-2000, when the Griz resided in Vancouver.

The Grizzlies have lost eight of the last 12 against New York and now trail the all-time series 29-28 dating back to 1995, having lost eight of the first nine when based in western Canada. Memphis is up 26-21 since moving in 2001-02.

Betting Lines (via DraftKings)

Spread: Knicks -14.5 (-115), Grizzlies +14.5 (-105)

Moneyline: Knicks -950, Grizzlies +625

Total: 226.5 (Over -105, Under -115)

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PROJECTED STARTERS

KNICKS

F OG Anunoby

F Josh Hart

C Karl-Anthony Towns

G Jalen Brunson

G Mikal Bridges

GRIZZLIES

F/G Rayan Rupert

F GG Jackson

C O-Max Prosper

G Javon Small

G Cedric Coward

INJURY REPORT

KNICKS

Jalen Brunson: Questionable - Right Ankle Soreness

Mitchell Robinson: Out - Left Ankle Injury Management

Miles McBride: Out - Pelvic Core Muscle Injury Management

GRIZZLIES

Jahmai Mashack: Available - Nasal Fracture (Face Mask)

Taylor Hendricks: Doubtful - Left Fifth Finger Soreness

Ty Jerome: Out - Left Ankle Sprain

Jaylen Wells: Out - Right Great Toe Injury Management

Ja Morant: Out - Left Elbow UCL Strain

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out - Right 5th Finger Surgery Recovery

Brandon Clarke: Out - Right Calf Strain

Zach Edey: Out - Left Ankle Surgery Recovery

Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out - Great Toe Injury Management

Santi Aldama: Out - Right Knee Surgery Recovery

Taj Gibson: Questionable - Right Foot Injury Management

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Knicks forward Josh Hart on situation entering Memphis visit: "I just think we’re not going in the right direction. We’re not trending upwards. So, we’ve got to figure it out. It was three tough ones (losses). We’ve got another one tomorrow. That’s a must-win for us, and build from there."