Knicks 133, Grizzlies 120

New York: Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 13 rebounds, and New York continued its sizzling offensive start under new coach Mike Brown by beating Memphis to improve to 7-0 at home. Mikal Bridges scored 22 for the Knicks, who have averaged 130.2 points during a five-game winning streak. They are off to their best start at Madison Square Garden since winning their first 10 in the 2012-13 season, when they won their last Atlantic Division title. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama each scored 19 points for the Grizzlies.

NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season

The NBA has announced a new format for this season’s All-Star Game, featuring a U.S. vs. the World theme. The game will be a round-robin tournament held Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The NBA hopes this format will reignite interest in the midseason event. The game will coincide with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, tapping into global national pride. Teams will consist of American and international players, with a mix of voting and selection processes. The league aims for a more competitive and engaging All-Star experience with this new approach.