The New York Knicks secured a remarkable comeback victory against the Sacramento Kings, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 120-109. The game, held in New York, featured standout performances from former Villanova Wildcats: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, who collectively contributed significantly to the win. Brunson led the scoring with 35 points, 11 assists, and a 60% FG rate, Hart added 31 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and a 73% FG rate, while DiVincenzo scored 21 points with a 6-of-13 FG and 5-of-9 3PT shooting. This victory, marked by a 64-35 run after trailing 68-54 in the third quarter, improved the Knicks' season record to 45-31, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference. The win was crucial for the Knicks, creating distance in the standings and putting them three games ahead of Miami with six games left in the season.
The Villanova boys combined for 87 points as the Knicks erase a 21-point first-half deficit vs. the Kings to get the win 🔥 Jalen Brunson: 35 PTS, 11 AST, 12-of-20 FG Josh Hart: 31 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 14-of-19 FG Donte DiVincenzo: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 6-of-13 FG, 5-of-9 3PT https://t.co/XmAMFumlXF
Knicks trailed by 21 in the 2nd quarter and won 120-109 ove the Kings. Incredible comeback and as @StevePopper said - more important for the Knicks creating some distance in the standings
The Knicks get back in the win column!🗽 ✅ NYK -3.5 ✅ O 212.5 https://t.co/di08781C4L https://t.co/zyYtOEAhhu
KNICKS COME BACK FROM A 21-POINT DEFICIT 😤 https://t.co/uMx98QN20C
The @nyknicks pick up a crucial win at home 🗽💪 Brunson: 35 PTS | 11 AST | 3 STL Hart: 31 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST DiVincenzo: 21 PTS | 5 3PM | 5 REB https://t.co/YtEuNu9tYU
The Knicks are unsurprisingly better without Randle … a lot of fun to watch.
Really a remarkable turnaround for the Knicks in this one. https://t.co/CBzu6QRSlj
The Villanova boys led the comeback in the Garden and combined for 66 points and 19 dimes for the Knicks win. 🗽 https://t.co/o2IZgVxk9r
Not a great start to the trip. The Kings flew to New York to take on the Knicks on Thursday and came out red hot. It didn't last. The Knicks got all the calls and made all their buckets late to come away with a 120-109 win. Here are six quick thoughts:
GO NEW YORK GO ‼️ https://t.co/vIwOSOiLB4
The three Villanova Knicks combine for 87 points in New York's comeback win over the Kings ‼️ https://t.co/rSA5WlkCnh
Final: Knicks 120, Kings 109. Knicks improve to 45-31 on the season, fifth in the East. • Brunson 35 pts, 11 asts • Hart 31-9-8, 14-19 FGs • DiVincenzo 21 & 5 • Fox 29-7-7 Knicks came back from down 21.
Villanova STAND UP 🗣️ A trio of former Wildcats shined for the Knicks in New York's comeback win over Sacramento: ◽️ Jalen Brunson — 35 PTS, 11 AST ◽️ Josh Hart — 31 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST ◽️ Donte DiVincenzo — 21 PTS, 5 3PM https://t.co/6uxr2W5kDv
Knicks -3.5 ✅ Jalen Brunson Over 28.5 Points ✅ @aliimccann CASH IT! 🤑 https://t.co/VUpmdgUaEh https://t.co/z18sgDFSs2
Jalen Brunson tonight: 35 PTS, 11 AST, 3 STL, 2 REB, 60% FG Josh Hart tonight: 31 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 73% FG Kings were up as many as 21 points, Knicks won. 🔥 https://t.co/nZwoZDdtf2
Great & needed @nyknicks win!
The comeback is huge for the Knicks -- and the Philly win over Miami helps, too. Puts Knicks three games ahead of Miami with 6 left.
The Knicks trailed 68-54 in the third quarter. They are since on a 64-35 run.