With that in mind, for the matchup of the game, we look to the big men in the middle as the league's top rebounders face off in New York. Season Stats: Karl-Anthony Towns is thriving in New York, with career-highs in rebounding and three-point percentage.

New York and Sacramento face off in non-conference action. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

For the first time since Doug Christie took the helm as head coach, the Sacramento Kings have lost back-to-back games.

Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Knicks achieved a 143-120 win over the Kings, with Anunoby scoring 33 points and Hart reaching a triple-double.

Fox has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's road matchup with the Knicks with a thumb injury. Fox has been dealing with a pinky injury all season, so a new thumb injury could be a serious concern. Saturday's matchup against the Knicks, who are 29-16 on the season, will be a huge test for the Kings and could certainly use Fox's help.

The New York Knicks leaned on a strong fourth quarter to rout the Sacramento Kings 143-120. New Yor led 72-67 at halftime before dominating the second half 71-53.

New York Knicks (29-16 ... Conference scoring 48.3 points per game in the paint led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 13.1. The Knicks average 116.6 points per game, 2.2 more points than the 114.4 ...

New York is dominating one of the toughest stretches on their schedule and Josh Hart is building a serious All-Star resume.

A well-rested New York Knicks team crushed the travel-weary Sacramento Kings, 143-120, Saturday night (Sunday Manila time) at the Madison Square Garden for their third straight win.