New York Knicks – Sacramento Kings: time for revenge
The Knicks and Kings meet for the second and final time this season, two weeks on from Sacramento’s surprise win. The Knicks will have extra bite tonight — they’re better on paper and have something to prove.
New York Knicks: keep it rolling at home 
The Knicks have their spirits back with their first back-to-back wins of 2026. Before that, Mike Brown’s men had been outscored in eight of ten games — miles off the standard they want to set this season. Since then they’ve tightened up and won the right way: a demolition of the Nets (120-66) and a gritty beatdown of a playoff rival, the 76ers (112-109).
New York wants payback after losing in California (101-112). Helpfully, they’re at Madison Square Garden (17-6 this season) and Brown has his whole squad available — a luxury few teams enjoy this late in the year. Even with recent hiccups, the Knicks still rate: 8th best offense (117.8) and 10th best defense (113.7). This one’s a must-win if they want to keep pace with the Raptors.
INJURY REPORT : –
Sacramento Kings: rough road trip continues 
Fans enjoyed a four-game hot streak to start the year, but Doug Christie’s side has slid back to form thanks to a thin roster and a nasty schedule. Sacramento are deep into a tough Eastern road trip and already counting two of a five-game losing run. After losses to Cleveland (118-123) and Detroit (116-139), they head to MSG, then face a brutal back-to-back against the Sixers and Celtics. No one’s signing up for that.
Defense has been the main problem. The Kings are giving up 126.2 points a night over this five-game skid — the second-worst stretch in the league after the Jazz. On the season they allow 121.2 points per game, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA. To make matters worse, Keegan Murray — one of their better defenders — will be out, which only makes stopping teams harder.
INJURY REPORT : Zach LaVine (questionable) – Malik Monk (questionable) – Keegan Murray (OUT)
NBA prediction New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings
Over 228.5 points
With Domantas Sabonis back, Sacramento’s offense looks sharper. The Knicks defend well, but they won’t shy away from a shootout — especially with a full roster and scorers who can erupt. Jalen Brunson and Karl‑Anthony Towns will carry the load, and role players like Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson can light it up on any night. Sacramento aren’t defending at the moment and will likely try to answer shot for shot. That’s exactly the kind of game that ends up high-scoring at the Garden.
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