The New York Knicks defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 98-91, at Golden 1 Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Kings led, 22-21, after one quarter. The pace picked up the second, where the Knicks pulled in front for a, 53-48, lead by halftime. The visitors stayed in front for most of the third and held on to a one-point edge heading into the final frame. The Kings reclaimed the upper hand early in the fourth, but the Knicks closed on a, 14-9, run to secure their third straight win. This also marks the end of a two-game win streak for the Kings.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 42 points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Donte DiVincenzo followed up with 15 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Isaiah Hartenstein logged seven points, 14 rebounds, three assists, a steal and four blocks.

Meanwhile, Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 21 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 40 minutes. De'Aaron Fox followed up with 20 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals, while Malik Monk added 18 points, four rebounds and four assists.

The Kings (38-28) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Grizzlies on Monday. The Knicks (40-27) take on the Warriors in Golden State on Monday.