The New York Knicks improved to a 8-6 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 122-108, with Jalen Brunson scoring 32 points. De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the Sacramento Kings to a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with Fox averaging 31.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.6 rebounds. The Kings also defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, with Sabonis scoring 23 points and Fox adding 26 points. The Knicks lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in an 8-6 record, with Julius Randle contributing 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Kings led by as many as 20 points in the first half, but it's down to 70-64 at the intermission. 17 free throw attempts for the T-Wolves to just two for Sacramento. Monk leads with 17 points.
Kings lead the Timberwolves 38-31 after 1Q. They let off the gas a bit at the end of the period. 3-pointers are falling. Barnes leads with 10 points. Sabonis has 9 points.
Through one quarter, the Heat lead the Knicks 28-25. • Randle 9 pts, 4 asts • Brunson 5 pts • Quickley 4 pts • Adebayo 9 & 2
Kings tonight: Domantas Sabonis: 23 points 9 rebounds 6 assists De’Aaron Fox: 26 points 5 assists https://t.co/n2tktYnTc5
Kings trail the Pelicans 32-30 after 1Q. Domantas Sabonis is up to 10 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Chris Duarter knocked down a pair of triples for 6 points. Same with Fox. Trey Lyles returned to the court for the first time this season.
Knicks 8-6. Thoughts. https://t.co/ANzosAIL2g
Final: Timberwolves 117, Knicks 100. Knicks fall to 8-6 on the season. • Brunson 25-4-6 • Randle 21 & 14 • Quickley 15 pts • Robinson 10 & 11 (7 off) • Edwards 23-10-5 Knicks shot 35% from the field and 24% from deep.
Through three quarters, the Timberwolves lead the Knicks 93-75. • Brunson 17 pts, 6 asts • Randle 15 & 11 • Barrett 14 & 6 • Robinson 8 & 10 (7 off.) • Edwards 15-8-4 Wolves won the third quarter 35-19.
Wolves were +16 in that third quarter. Dominant efforts from Edwards and Gobert. Knicks were on the ropes ready to be knocked out, but a couple buckets at the end of the period kept it from being totally out of hand. 93-75 going into the fourth.
Third quarter score: Wolves 30 Knicks 11
Halftime. Wolves lead the Knicks 58-56. • Brunson 14 pts, 5 asts • Randle 12 & 7 • Barrett 11 & 6 • Robinson 6 & 7 (5 off) • Towns 9-3-2 Knicks shooting 38-27-83. Wolves shooting 53-25-80.
Through one quarter, the Timberwolves lead the Knicks 31-28. • Brunson 11 pts, 3 asts • Barrett 8 pts • Robinson 4 & 3 • Towns 7-3-2
Kings finish the first on a 16-6 run, take a 31-29 lead into the second quarter. Fox has 9 points to pace the Kings. Sabonis has 7 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Sabonis and Fox combine for 62 points as Kings defeat Mavericks #DallasMavericks #DeAaronFox #DomantasSabonis #SacramentoKings https://t.co/I0Y4jcMn54
After tonight's 30 point performance against the Mavs, De'Aaron Fox is averaging 31.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals. He's shooting 50.6% from the field and 41.7% from three on 8.6 attempts per game.
Sacramento's dynamic duo of De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis came up HUGE in the Kings' win over the Mavs 💪 Domantas Sabonis: 32 PTS (Season-high), 13 REB, 6 AST De'Aaron Fox: 30 PTS, 7 AST, 6 3PM https://t.co/ICLWuLbh73
Kings Duo tonight: Domantas Sabonis: 32 points 13 rebounds 6 assists 87% FG De’Aaron Fox: 30 points 7 assists 4 rebounds 3 steals 6 3PM https://t.co/p0yE5iPv1k
Kings take a 107-96 lead into the fourth. Crazy pace. Sabonis has 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Fox has 25 points and 7 assists. Sac is 15-for-32 from 3.
Wild game. Kings lead the Mavs 70-65. Too many foul calls. Sabonis has 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Fox has 13 points, 6 assists. 12 points for Murray and another 11 for Duarte.
Mavs lead the Kings 36-35 after 1Q. Fox has 13 points. Sabonis is up to 10 points and 4 rebounds. Kyrie and Luka have a combined 21 for the Mavs.
Final: Knicks 122, Hornets 108. Knicks improve to 8-5 on the season. • Brunson 32-3-8 • DiVincenzo 25-3-3, 7-10 3Ps • Randle 21-6-7 • Robinson 4 & 14 (11 off.) • Ball 34-5-9 Knicks have won 6 of 7 heading into Monday's match against Minnesota.
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox in last night's win over the Spurs: 43 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists. #NBA
From Kings: De'Aaron Fox finished with 43 points tonight at SAS, his seventh career 40-point game. Fox is now fifth in franchise history in games with 40+ points, passing Mitch Richmond (6) and Kevin Martin (6).
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox finished with 43 points tonight at San Antonio, his seventh career 40-point game. Fox is now fifth in franchise history in games with 40+ points, passing Mitch Richmond (6) and Kevin Martin (6).
De'Aaron Fox tonight: 43 Points 8 Rebounds 7 Assists 58% FG Elite PG. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/LvYuuRDjAk
Domantas Sabonis tonight: 27 points 14 rebounds 7 assists 9/13 FG 2/3 3P https://t.co/vJOU7mg5e8
De’Aaron Fox tonight: 43 points 8 rebounds 6 assists 5 3PM https://t.co/e8EAX2nyPV
Knicks 7-5. Thoughts. https://t.co/gmSm6TyEYT
Kings lead 95-94 heading to the fourth. Fox has 29 points. Sabonis has 19 points and 10 rebounds. 17 points, 7 assists for Monk. Defense has taken the evening off.
Final: Knicks 120, Wizards 99. Knicks improve to 7-5 on the season. • Brunson 32-7-7, 6-10 3Ps • Quickley 27-6-4 • Randle 22-7-8 • DiVincenzo 14 & 4 • Kuzma 19-4-5