The Sacramento Kings visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday, January 27, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. Sacramento enters on a five-game losing streak and holds a 12-35 overall record, including 3-19 on the road. New York comes off two consecutive wins and sits 27-18, posting a 17-6 mark at home.
Injury updates could significantly impact the matchup. The Kings list Zach LaVine as questionable with lower back soreness and Malik Monk as questionable due to right ankle soreness. Keegan Murray will miss action with a left ankle sprain, while Daeqwon Plowden and Isaiah Stevens are unavailable as G League two-way players.
The Knicks’ injury situation is lighter but still notable. Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones, and Kevin McCullar Jr. are all listed as questionable while on G League two-way contracts.
Sacramento’s top performers this season include Murray, who averages 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan with 18.8 points per game, and Zach LaVine contributing 19.5 points while shooting 39.9% from three. Domantas Sabonis leads the team in rebounding with 11.4 boards per game, while Russell Westbrook adds 15.4 points and 6.0 assists.
New York counters with Jalen Brunson averaging 28.0 points and 6.1 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns posting 20.5 points and 11.4 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges providing 15.6 points per contest. OG Anunoby contributes 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Josh Hart averages 11.9 points with 7.8 rebounds.
The Kings hold a 1-0 edge in the season series, defeating New York 112-101 on January 14.
