Gasol’s 37 points helps Grizzlies past Knicks 103-95

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

By Associated Press January 17, 2016 4 min read

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes and Knicks coach Derek Fisher stayed away from each other while Marc Gasol put on a show.

Gasol scored 37 points to help Memphis beat New York 103-95 on Saturday night in the first game between the teams since the NBA suspended Barnes for two games for his fight with Fisher in October.

Barnes finished with two points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes. It looked as if Barnes and Fisher never said anything to each other, and they never got closer than a few feet from each other during Memphis’ fourth win in five games.

Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks with 17 points, while Kyle O’Quinn added 15 points, missing only one of his six shots. Derrick Williams had 13 points.

The Knicks played without leading scorer Carmelo Anthony, who missed his second straight game with sprained right ankle.