At this point, describing Jalen Brunson in the clutch is like explaining to a friend why you watch “Law and Order.” You know how it’s going to end. You just enjoy the ride to the conclusion. When a basketball game is tight,

Jalen Brunson hits a clutch 3-pointer to give the Knicks a late lead.

There’s no sugarcoating it; the New York Knicks have struggled mightily against the top teams in the league. Against the

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Brunson is averaging 27.1 points per game in February and should be a prime force again in a matchup of seemingly equal opponents, who are both just a notch below the very best in the league. He is averaging 27.0 points per game on the road. If Towns is out or limited, he will have to carry an ever bigger offensive load.

That set up the biggest shot of Anunoby’s career in New York and a big victory for the Knicks, who swept the season series against Memphis (38-21). Just about a month earlier, the Knicks plastered the Grizzlies by 27 points at MSG. It was one of the best New York performances of the season, and one of Memphis’ worst.

OG Anunoby made a 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds remaining to lift the visiting New York Knicks past the Memphis Grizzlies 114-113 Friday night.