Knicks Use Big Fourth Quarter to Beat Kings 103-87

Jalen Brunson scores 28 points as Knicks win third straight game

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The New York Knicks dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Sacramento Kings 31-15, to win 103-87 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points, while Mikal Bridges added 18 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 11 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points for the Kings, who lost their sixth straight game.

Why it matters

The win marks the Knicks' third straight victory, continuing their strong start to the season under new head coach Mike Brown, who earned his first win against the team that fired him last season. The loss extends the Kings' losing streak to six games, raising concerns about their early-season struggles.

The details

The game was tied at 72 after three quarters, but the Knicks took control in the fourth, opening the period with an 8-2 run capped by two 3-pointers from Karl-Anthony Towns. The Kings cut the deficit to 90-85 on a basket by DeMar DeRozan, but the Knicks responded with a 13-0 run, including two more 3-pointers from Jalen Brunson, to put the game away.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Jalen Brunson

A 28-year-old point guard for the New York Knicks who led the team with 28 points in the win.

Mikal Bridges

A 27-year-old forward for the New York Knicks who scored 18 points in the victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns

A 27-year-old center for the New York Knicks who had 17 points and 11 rebounds in the game.

DeMar DeRozan

A 33-year-old guard for the Sacramento Kings who scored a game-high 34 points in the loss.

Mike Brown

The head coach of the New York Knicks who earned his first win against the team that fired him last season.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same energy and focus that we've had during this winning streak.”

— Jalen Brunson, Knicks Guard (New York Times)

“We need to find a way to get back on track and end this losing skid.”

— DeMar DeRozan, Kings Guard (Sacramento Bee)

What’s next

The Knicks will visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, January 29, 2026, while the Kings will travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The takeaway

The Knicks' strong fourth-quarter performance and third straight win demonstrate their ability to overcome adversity and close out close games, while the Kings' sixth consecutive loss raises concerns about their early-season struggles and the need for the team to find a way to turn things around.