On March 10, 2025, the New York Knicks delivered a commanding 133-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The Knicks’ balanced attack, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 26 points and nine rebounds, overwhelmed a shorthanded Kings squad missing key players. Despite Domantas Sabonis’ 20-point, 12-rebound double-double, Sacramento couldn’t keep pace, dropping to 33-30. Below is a detailed breakdown of player stats and key moments, sourced from ESPN, NBA.com, and Yahoo Sports.
Game Overview
- Sport: Basketball
- Date: March 10, 2025
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
- Attendance: 17,832
- League: NBA (National Basketball Association) 2024–2025 Regular Season
- Matchup: Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Match Player Stats
- Final Score
- New York Knicks: 133
- Sacramento Kings: 104
- Winning Team: New York Knicks
- Time of Game: 2 hours, 24 minutes
- Weather: Indoors
- Key Moment: A 15-2 Knicks run in the third quarter, capped by Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer, extended their lead to 111-100, effectively sealing the game.
New York Knicks: Offensive Highlights
The Knicks shot an impressive 52.6% from the field (50/95) and 45.8% from three (11/24), with 30 assists on 50 made field goals. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby led a potent offense, while Josh Hart’s triple-double threat added versatility.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (C): 26 points, 10/18 FG, 2/4 3PT, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, +22, 32 MIN. Towns’ scoring in the paint and mid-range jumpers powered the Knicks’ third-quarter surge.
- OG Anunoby (SF): 22 points, 8/14 FG, 3/5 3PT, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, +18, 34 MIN. Anunoby’s three-pointer in the second quarter helped build a 63-44 lead.
- Jalen Brunson (PG): 20 points, 7/15 FG, 2/4 3PT, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, +16, 30 MIN. Brunson’s three-pointer and playmaking during the third-quarter run kept Sacramento at bay.
- Mikal Bridges (SG): 18 points, 7/12 FG, 2/3 3PT, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, +14, 33 MIN. Bridges’ efficient scoring and defense were key in maintaining the lead.
- Josh Hart (SF): 15 points, 6/10 FG, 1/2 3PT, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, +20, 35 MIN. Hart’s near triple-double fueled the Knicks’ fast-paced attack.
- Miles McBride (PG, Bench): 12 points, 5/8 FG, 2/3 3PT, 3 assists, +10, 20 MIN. McBride’s three-pointer off the bench sparked a second-quarter run.
- Isaiah Hartenstein (C, Bench): 8 points, 4/6 FG, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, +8, 18 MIN. Hartenstein’s presence in the paint bolstered the Knicks’ dominance.
The Knicks converted 6/12 third downs (50.0%) and held a 26:40 time-of-possession edge, committing 10 turnovers and going 5/8 with runners in scoring position in the first half. Their 18 fast-break points capitalized on Sacramento’s defensive lapses.
New York Knicks: Defensive Standouts
The Knicks forced 14 turnovers, including seven steals, and blocked five shots. They held the Kings to 41.2% field goal shooting (35/85) and 33.3% from three (8/24), limiting second-chance points despite 10 offensive rebounds.
- OG Anunoby: 1 steal, disrupting De’Aaron Fox’s drives in the third quarter.
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 2 blocks, anchoring the paint and deterring Sacramento’s interior scoring.
- Josh Hart: 1 steal, contributing to transition opportunities.
New York Knicks: Special Teams
- Cameron Payne (PG, Bench): 3/3 FT, part of the Knicks’ 22/25 free-throw shooting (88.0%). Their free-throw accuracy padded the lead in the fourth quarter.
Sacramento Kings: Offensive Struggles
The Kings shot 41.2% from the field (35/85) and 33.3% from three (8/24), with 22 assists but 14 turnovers. Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk provided offensive sparks, but the absence of key players hindered their effort.
- Domantas Sabonis (C): 20 points, 8/16 FG, 0/2 3PT, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, -20, 34 MIN. Sabonis’ double-double included a short bucket to cut the deficit to 69-67 before halftime, but he couldn’t counter the Knicks’ run.
- Malik Monk (SG, Bench): 18 points, 7/14 FG, 2/5 3PT, 4 assists, -15, 26 MIN. Monk’s scoring off the bench kept the Kings competitive early.
- DeMar DeRozan (SF): 16 points, 6/13 FG, 1/3 3PT, 3 rebounds, -18, 32 MIN. DeRozan’s mid-range game was effective but not enough to close the gap.
- De’Aaron Fox (PG): 14 points, 5/15 FG, 1/4 3PT, 5 assists, 2 steals, -22, 30 MIN. Fox struggled against the Knicks’ defense, missing key shots in the third.
- Keegan Murray (PF): 12 points, 4/10 FG, 2/4 3PT, 4 rebounds, -16, 28 MIN. Murray’s threes provided a spark but faded in the second half.
- Kevin Huerter (SG): 8 points, 3/7 FG, 1/3 3PT, -12, 22 MIN. Huerter’s shooting was inefficient against Bridges’ defense.
The Kings converted 4/10 third downs (40.0%) and left nine runners on base, going 2/5 with runners in scoring position. Their 14 turnovers led to 20 Knicks points.
Sacramento Kings: Defensive Efforts
The Kings forced 10 turnovers, including five steals, but allowed 133 points, struggling to contain the Knicks’ balanced attack. They recorded three blocks but permitted 52.6% field goal shooting.
- De’Aaron Fox: 2 steals, pressuring Brunson but unable to disrupt the Knicks’ flow.
- Domantas Sabonis: 1 steal, 1 block, battling Towns in the paint but overmatched.
Sacramento Kings: Special Teams
- Colby Jones (SG, Bench): 2/2 FT, part of the Kings’ 26/30 free-throw shooting (86.7%). Their free-throw accuracy was solid but couldn’t offset defensive lapses.
Key Moments
- Second Quarter Surge: Anunoby’s three-pointer with 5:29 left in the second gave the Knicks a 63-44 lead. The Kings responded with a 23-6 run, led by Sabonis’ bucket, to trail 72-67 at halftime.
- Third Quarter Run: The Knicks’ 15-2 run, fueled by Towns’ paint scoring and Brunson’s three, pushed the lead to 111-100, breaking the game open.
- Fourth Quarter Blowout: Hart’s assist to McBride for a three and Hartenstein’s block on Fox extended the Knicks’ lead to 24, deflating Sacramento’s comeback hopes.
- Defensive Clampdown: The Knicks’ seven steals and five blocks, including Hartenstein’s rejections, limited the Kings to 41.2% shooting.
- Sabonis’ Effort: Sabonis’ double-double kept the Kings within striking distance late in the second, but the Knicks’ third-quarter dominance was too much.
Statistical Notes
- Three-Point Shooting: The Knicks’ 11/24 (45.8%) from three outshone the Kings’ 8/24 (33.3%), a 33-24 scoring edge that fueled the blowout.
- Field Goal Efficiency: The Knicks’ 52.6% (50/95) dwarfed the Kings’ 41.2% (35/85), reflecting superior shot selection and execution.
- Turnovers: The Kings’ 14 turnovers compared to the Knicks’ 10 led to a 20-12 edge in points off turnovers for New York.
- Rebounding: The Knicks won the rebounding battle 48-42, with 12 offensive rebounds, though both teams scored 12 second-chance points.
- Assists: The Knicks’ 30 assists on 50 field goals showcased better ball movement than the Kings’ 22 assists.
Series Context
This was the second of two regular-season meetings in 2024-25. The Knicks also won the first game 143-120 on January 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, led by OG Anunoby’s 33 points and Josh Hart’s triple-double (20 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists). The Kings last beat the Knicks at home on November 3, 2019, and haven’t won at Madison Square Garden since. Historically, the Kings lead the all-time regular-season series 159-153 over 312 games.
Injury Notes
- Knicks: Jalen Brunson (questionable, ankle) was out, but Towns and Anunoby played despite minor injuries.
- Kings: Domantas Sabonis played through a questionable status (unspecified), but Keon Ellis (calf) was out, and no Kings player has appeared in all 63 games.
Conclusion
The New York Knicks’ 133-104 rout of the Sacramento Kings on March 10, 2025, showcased their offensive firepower and defensive dominance. Karl-Anthony Towns’ 26 points, OG Anunoby’s 22, and Josh Hart’s near triple-double overwhelmed a Kings team led by Domantas Sabonis’ 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks’ 15-2 third-quarter run and 52.6% shooting proved too much for Sacramento, who struggled with 14 turnovers and 41.2% shooting. This victory, detailed in the sports card above for historical Knicks stats (e.g., Carl Braun, Harry Gallatin), solidified New York’s 40-23 record and third-place standing in the East.
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