The host Sacramento Kings took down the eighth - seeded Denver Nuggets on Thursday , 116 - 100 . The game was the first for Sacramento ( 25 - 33 ) since the team dealt superstar center DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night . Rookie shooting guard Buddy Hield , the reigning sixth overall pick and centerpiece of the trade , made a strong debut on Thursday , scoring 16 points and shooting an efficient 6 - of - 10 from the field . It was sophomore center Willie Cauley-Stein , however , who made the strongest impression in the new - look Kings lineup . After spending the first part of his career playing alongside or behind Cousins in the rotation , Cauley-Stein had a breakout game on Thursday , scoring 29 points on 14 - of - 22 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds . Despite dealing Cousins and veteran forward Rudy Gay ( achilles ) being out for the remainder of the season . the Kings saw a high - functioning offense against Denver . The team shot over 52 percent from the field and made half its three - point attempts . Denver ( 25 - 32 ) was left disappointed by the outcome , as the Nuggets were blown out by a gutted Kings team . One of the biggest obstacles for Denver was overcoming the defense of Sacramento 's Willie Cauley-Stein . The Kings successfully hounded the Nuggets all night and held Denver 's star center , Nikola Jokic , to just four points on the night . Denver shot only 44 percent and was out - rebounded by seven in the game . The team 's high scorer was shooting guard Gary Harris with 23 points . Denver will host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday , while Sacramento will host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday .

The Sacramento Kings saw a bevy of strong performances in their first game since trading star center DeMarcus Cousins . Rookie shooting guard Buddy Hield scored 16 while shooting 6 - of - 10 in his debut with Sacramento . It was sophomore center Willie Cauley-Stein who made the biggest impression on Thursday , though . Cauley-Stein scored a team - high 29 points on 14 - of - 22 shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds . As a team , Sacramento shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Denver 's sophomore center , meanwhile , saw an off night . Nikola Jokic was limited to just four points on 2 - of - 7 shooting , albeit with 10 rebounds . The team shot only 44 percent and was out - rebounded 49 - 42 . Shooting guard Gary Harris was the team 's high scorer , shooting 9 - of - 19 for 23 points .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings , 99 - 85 , at Golden 1 Center on Saturday afternoon . The Hornets ( 25 - 33 ) have been playing without the services of starting center Cody Zeller since late January due to his calf injury , but his absence has come with a silver lining . Second-year big man Frank Kaminsky III had taken the opportunity afforded him and parlayed it into a string of impressive performances , with the most recent having come in Saturday 's contest against the new - look Kings ( 25 - 34 ) . Kaminsky posted a 23 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two steals to lead the way for Charlotte , his fifth straight double - digit scoring effort and third double - double in the last seven contests . His efforts on the glass spearheaded a 50 - 41 rebounding advantage for the visitors as they dominated a Sacramento team that clearly misses the departed DeMarcus Cousins on the glass . Marvin Williams followed Kaminsky with 16 points , six rebounds , two steals and one block . Nicolas Batum was next with 15 points , six boards , three assists , one steal and one block . Marco Belinelli paced the bench with 13 points , six assists , two rebounds and one steal . Kemba Walker provided 12 points , six assists , three rebounds and one steal in a supporting role that was somewhat uncharacteristic . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist could n't muster much on the scoreboard with only six points but made up for it by hauling in 12 boards . With Cousins now in New Orleans , it could well be a different player taking the offensive lead every night in Sacramento . Saturday was Ben McLemore 's turn , as the two - guard led the way with 18 points , two rebounds and one steal . Newly-acquired Buddy Hield had his second strong effort in as many games in a Kings uniform , posting a bench - leading 15 points , as well as two assists and one rebound . Anthony Tolliver and Tyreke Evans produced matching 11 - point efforts , with the latter making his debut in the starting five . Tolliver added four boards and one assist , while Evans supplemented his scoring with five rebounds , five assists and a pair of blocks . Darren Collison was quiet by his standards , offering a modest 10 points , along with five assists , two rebounds and one steal . Promising rookie Skal Labissiere , now part of the rotation in the wake of Cousins ' departure , supplied eight points , 13 rebounds , one assist and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench . The Hornets continue their trip through California with a visit to Los Angeles for a Sunday night date with the Clippers , while the Kings tangle with the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Monday evening .

The Hornets utilized a 50 - 41 rebounding advantage and Frank Kaminsky 's 23 - point , 13 - rebound double - double to cruise to the double - digit road win . It was the talented big man 's fifth straight double - digit scoring effort and third double - double in the last seven contests . Marvin Williams followed Kaminsky with 16 points , while Nicolas Batum was right behind with 15 of his own . Marco Belinelli paced the bench with 13 points , and Kemba Walker , taking more of a back seat on offense with Kaminsky 's strong game , contributed 12 . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist hauled in 12 boards . Ben McLemore 's 18 points led the way for Sacramento , while newly - acquired Buddy Hield posted a bench - leading 15 points . Anthony Tolliver and Tyreke Evans produced matching 11 - point efforts . Darren Collison submitted a modest 10 points . Promising rookie Skal Labissiere supplied eight points , 13 rebounds in 23 bench minutes .


The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 102 - 88 at Golden 1 Center on Monday . The Timberwolves ( 24 - 36 ) picked up just their ninth road win of the season with a relatively easy task in handling the depleted Kings ( 22 - 35 ) roster . Minnesota took advantage of an explosive second quarter where they scored 40 points and held the Kings to just 19 points , and the halftime lead was not able to be punctured by Sacramento throughout the rest of the contest . Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns overmatched whatever Sacramento tried to send their way , as the duo combined for 56 points . Wiggins finished with 27 points , four rebounds and one assist on 10 - of - 22 shooting , while Towns added 29 points , 17 rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Rebounding was what kept the Kings out of reach as Gorgui Dieng added 10 boards , and the Wolves totaled 52 as a unit , to just the Kings 42 rebounds . All five Kings starters did finish in double figures scoring , with three tying for the team lead of 14 points . Kosta Koufos , Ben McLemore and Willie Cauley-Stein shared 14 points a piece , while Darren Collison and Ty Lawson pitched in 10 points and 11 points respectively . Koufos rounded out his 14 points with 11 rebounds to finish the double - double . Both teams play on Wednesday , as the Kings visit the Brooklyn Nets , while the Timberwolves host the Utah Jazz .

Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns overpowered the Kings defense in a rather easy road victory for Minnesota , a team that 's been far from strong on the road this season . Wiggins finished with 27 points , four rebounds and one assist on 10 - of - 22 shooting , while Towns added 29 points , 17 rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Nemanja Bjelica put up a strong bench performance in his 35 minutes , as he posted 10 points and 12 boards . All five Kings starters did finish in double figures in scoring , with three tying for the team lead of 14 points . Kosta Koufos , Ben McLemore and Willie Cauley-Stein each had 14 points , while Darren Collison and Ty Lawson pitched in 10 points and 11 points , respectively . Newcomer Tyreke Evans played 25 minutes off the bench and scored 13 points , to go with five rebounds and two assists .


It 's a small sample size , but in the four games Buddy Hield has played as a members of the Sacramento Kings since the DeMarcus Cousins trade prior to the All-Star break , the former National Player of the Year has already looked more impressive than he ever did during his tenure with Pelicans . Hield 's performance in the loss against the Nets on Wednesday was his best with the Kings and one of the best of the season , as the rookie scored a team - high 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 6 shooting from behind the arc . In his four games in Sacramento , Hield is now averaging 14 points per game while shooting 20 - of - 39 ( 51 percent ) from the field , 8 - of - 19 from behind the arc ( 42 percent ) and hitting 88 percent of his free throw attempts .

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Sacramento Kings 109 - 100 Wednesday at Golden 1 Center . After 16 straight losses and losing 27 of their last 28 games , the Nets ( 10 - 49 ) finally were on the winning side Wednesday night , and they did so in fairly convincing fashion . Brooklyn opened up the game with a 14 - 4 lead and never looked back , as they managed to hold onto the lead for all 48 minutes against Sacramento . Brook Lopez led the way offensively for the Nets , scoring a game - high 24 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting from the field and grabbing eight rebounds in 30 minutes . Jeremy Lin added an efficient 17 points in 20 minutes , while his backup , Isaiah Whitehead , came off the bench to shoot 7 - of - 7 shooting from the free throw line en route to scoring 14 points in just 18 minutes . As a team , Brooklyn managed to get to the line at their own will and convert , hitting 30 - of - 36 foul shots Wednesday . As for the Kings ( 25 - 35 ) , Wednesday 's loss marked their third straight and brought their record to 1 - 3 in the post - DeMarcus Cousins era of the franchise . It was the performance from their bench players that kept Sacramento in the game , with the team 's three top scorers all being reserves . The newest King , Buddy Hield , scored a game - high 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 6 shoot from behind the arc , while Ty Lawson and Tyreke Evans each scored 15 points , with Lawson adding a game - high nine assists . Sacramento as a team overall was actually had a solid shooting performance from the outside , hitting 11 of their 22 three - pointers , but in the end , it was n't enough . Up next , the Nets will head to Utah on Friday to take on the Jazz , while the Kings will be waiting at home Sunday to take on the same opponent .


The Utah Jazz defeated the Sacramento Kings in overtime , 110 - 109 , at Golden One Center on Sunday . This was one of the closest games of the season , as it took a tip at the buzzer to decide a winner in overtime . The hero was Rudy Gobert , as he tipped in an air - ball at the buzzer to win the game by one . It took a monster comeback , as the Jazz had to outscore the Kings , 28 - 16 in the fourth quarter to send it to an extra session . Sacramento actually led for over 40 minutes of this game , as Utah 's largest lead was only three points . The Jazz made their presence felt down low , as they won the rebounding differential , 46 - 37 and outscored them in the paint , 46 - 38 . The Jazz ( 39 - 24 ) were able to escape with a win here , as this marked their fifth win in their last seven games . Gobert not only tipped in the game - winner , he finished the game with 16 points , 24 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Rodney Hood led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points . Gordon Hayward contributed 23 points , five rebounds and five assists , while George Hill accrued 15 points , five rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Kings ( 25 - 37 ) have now lost five of their last six games , but this was a great effort in a losing result . Ty Lawson led Sacramento with 19 points , four rebounds and five assists . Darren Collison finished second on the team with 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . Kosta Koufos totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter , while Willie Cauley-Stein collected 15 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Sacramento will play the Denver Nuggets on Monday for their next game .

Despite the Kings leading for nearly 45 minutes of this game , the Jazz were able to prevail in overtime . Rudy Gobert was the hero , as he tipped in an air - ball at the buzzer to win by one . Utah made their presence felt down low , as they won the rebounding differential , 46 - 37 and outscored them in the paint , 46 - 38 . Gobert was a monster all night , as he accrued 16 points , 24 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Gordon Hayward finished second on the team with 23 points , five rebounds and five assists . Rodney Hood led the team in scoring by dropping 28 points , as George Hill provided 15 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Ty Lawson led Sacramento , as he accumulated 19 points , four rebounds and five assists . Darren Collison finished with 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . Kosta Koufos recorded a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double .


The Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings in overtime , 130 - 122 , at Golden 1 Center on Friday night . The Wizards ' ( 39 - 24 ) prospects looked rather bleak coming into the fourth quarter , as they trailed by a 97 - 82 margin . However , the light went on at that point for Washington , as they outscored the Kings ( 25 - 40 ) by a 34 - 19 margin in the final period to force overtime . John Wall gave the Wizards their final lead of regulation by draining a 13 - foot basket with 19 seconds remaining , but Willie Cauley-Stein knotted matters up at 116 just four seconds later . Wall 's missed 16 - footer at the buzzer prompted overtime , and Bradley Beal , who scored a game - high 38 points , 21 which came in the final 17 minutes , gave the visitors the lead for good with a 24 - foot three - pointer at the 2:23 mark of the extra period . The game featured outstanding shooting from both squads , as the Wizards tallied a 50 percent success rate from the floor and Sacramento countered with 48 percent . Beal added 10 rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block to his aforementioned scoring total . Wall followed with a 25 - point , 12 - assist , double - double that also included four rebounds and two steals . Otto Porter , Jr. provided 18 points , six rebounds , two steals , one assist and one block . Markieff Morris turned in 10 points , six boards and two assists , while Bojan Bogdanovic led the bench with 17 points , two rebounds , one assist and one steal . Cauley-Stein paced the Kings with a 20 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Buddy Hield and Arron Afflalo supplied matching 18 - point efforts , with the former adding five rebounds and one assist , and the latter registering two boards and one assist . Darren Collison compiled a 14 - point , 10 - assist double - double and added two rebounds . Ben McLemore paced the second unit with 11 points and four boards , while Anthony Tolliver turned in 10 points and three rebounds off the bench . The Wizards continue their Western Conference swing with a Saturday night trip to Portland , while the Kings remain home to tangle with the Denver Nuggets on Saturday evening as well .

The Wizards outscored the Kings by a 34 - 19 margin in the fourth quarter to force overtime . Bradley Beal scored 21 of his game - high 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime , and gave Washington the lead for good with a 24 - foot three - pointer at the 2:23 mark of the extra period . The game featured outstanding shooting , as the Wizards tallied a 50 percent success rate from the floor and Sacramento countered with 48 percent . John Wall managed a 25 - point , 12 - assist , double - double . Otto Porter , Jr. provided 18 points , while Markieff Morris turned in 10 . Bojan Bogdanovic led the bench with 17 points . Cauley-Stein paced the Kings with a 20 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . Buddy Hield and Arron Afflalo supplied matching 18 - point efforts . Darren Collison compiled a 14 - point , 10 - assist double - double , while Ben McLemore paced the second unit with 11 points .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Sacramento Kings , 105 - 92 , at Golden One Center on Saturday . This was a game that meant a lot more to Denver than Sacramento , as they really took control from start to finish . In fact , the Kings held just one one - point lead in the first quarter , with Denver leading for 47 minutes of this game . Free-throw shooting was decisive , with the Nuggets going 16 - of - 18 from the charity stripe , while the Kings could only go 12 - of - 20 . Denver ended up shooting 47 percent from the field , while Sacramento fell just shy of 44 percent . The Nuggets ( 31 - 35 ) are barely holding on to the eight - seed in the west , so to say this win was needed is a drastic understatement . Gary Harris led the way for Denver , as he tallied 24 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Nikola Jokic finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , 14 rebounds , two assists and two steals . Danilo Gallinari accrued 15 points , five rebounds and two assists . Jamal Murray led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and two steals , while Mason Plumlee provided eight points , seven rebounds and eight assists of his own off the pine . On deck for Denver is a home matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday . The Kings ( 25 - 41 ) continue to struggle without DeMarcus Cousins , as they have now lost eight - straight games . Buddy Hield led Sacramento in scoring , as he amassed 17 points , six rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 8 shooting . Tyreke Evans finished second on the team with 16 points , three rebounds and two assists off the bench . Willie Cauley-Stein collected 13 points , five rebounds and five assists . Sacramento will look to snap this slide on Monday in a home matchup with the Orlando Magic .

Denver was the more motivated team in this matchup and that proved to be the case in the scoreline . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they led for over 47 minutes of this game , with Sacramento having just one one - point lead in the first quarter . Free-throw shooting was key , as the Nuggets went 16 - of - 18 from the charity stripe , while Sacramento could only hit 12 - of - 20 . Gary Harris was the player of the game , as he led Denver with 24 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Nikola Jokic totaled 20 points , 14 rebounds and two steals , Mason Plumlee flirted with a triple - double off the bench , as he collected eight points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Buddy Hield led Sacramento in scoring , as he tallied 17 points , six rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 8 from the field . Tyreke Evans came off the bench to provide 16 points , three rebounds and two assists . Willie Cauley-Stein accrued 13 points , five rebounds and five assists .


The host Sacramento Kings took down the Orlando Magic on Monday , 120 - 115 . Sacramento ( 26 - 41 ) saw a well - rounded team effort in the win over Orlando . Seven players scored in double figures , and the team racked up a whopping 120 points without any 20 - point scorers . The high scorers were point guard Darren Collison , who also dished out a team - high 13 assists , and Anthony Tolliver . Both had 19 points . It was a stellar team offensive night on the whole for Sacramento , as the Kings shot almost 54 percent from the field with 16 three - pointers made . The Kings saw their best efficiency post All-Star Break , as the team continues to adjust to life without superstar center DeMarcus Cousins . Orlando ( 24 - 44 ) ended with a disappointing loss despite a stellar offensive outing of their own . Point guard Elfrid Payton recorded a triple - double , his third in six games . Payton recorded 13 points , 13 assists , and 10 rebounds . Magic center Nikola Vucevic also had a stellar game , scoring 23 points while shooting 10 - of - 17 from the field and pulling down nine rebounds . As a team , Orlando dished out an impressive 32 assists and shot a stellar 47 percent from the field . The Magic also hit 13 three - pointers on the night . The Kings will visit Phoenix on Wednesday , while the Magic will visit Golden State on Thursday .

The Kings saw stellar team play from the top down on Monday as they beat the Orlando Magic . Seven Kings players scored in double digits , though no player scored 20 points or more . Sacramento 's top scorers were Anthony Tolliver and Darren Collison , both of whom had 19 . Collison also dished out a team - high 13 assists . As a team , the Kings shot a whopping 54 percent from the field . The team also shot over 53 percent from beyond the arc , knocking down 16 three - pointers en route to the victory . For the Magic , point guard Elfrid Payton recorded his third triple - double in six games . Payton had 13 points , 13 assists , and 10 rebounds . Center Nikola Vucevic also impressed , shooting 10 - of - 17 en route to 23 points . He also pulled down nine rebounds .


Many have tossed around the term `` unicorn `` to describe Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo , and on Wednesday , he made it obvious why . The 22 - year - old athletic marvel scored a team - high 32 points to go along with 13 rebounds , six assists , two steals , a block , and most impressively , zero turnovers . Antetokounmpo shot an efficient 12 - of - 22 from the field and went to the free - throw line ten times . Moreover , he was the cornerstone of an excellent offensive night for the Bucks as a whole . The surging team shot over 54 percent from the field and a stellar 16 - of - 34 from three - point range . Milwaukee also dished out a very respectable 28 team assists while committing only ten turnovers in the game . A three - rebound advantage on the boards was just the icing on the cake in what was a convincing win for the Bucks .

The Milwaukee Bucks blew out the host Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , 116 - 98 . Milwaukee ( 36 - 35 ) finally crept above .500 as the team enters an air - tight Eastern Conference playoff race . The Bucks lagged for most of the season but have seen a stretch of stellar play recently thanks in large part to the return of dynamic wing Khris Middleton . Wednesday 's win was one of Milwaukee 's more convincing victories , as the team held a double - digit lead fairly consistently . The highlight of the night was the performance of emerging superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo , who led the Bucks with 32 points on 12 - of - 22 shooting . It was the rest of the Greek Freak 's stat line that was especially impressive , though , as he pulled down 13 rebounds to go along with six assists , two steals , and a block while not turning the ball over once . Sacramento ( 27 - 44 ) has seen things turn fairly bleak after trading away star center DeMarcus Cousins . The team has won just two games in its last 11 contests and saw an embarrassing loss at home on Wednesday . Defensive lapses were the story for the Kings , as they allowed the Bucks to shoot a whopping 54 percent from the field and bury 16 three - pointers . Three-point shooting on Sacramento 's end , meanwhile , has been a problem area . The Kings hit only nine three - pointers and have seen a sharp decline in both three - point makes and attempts since their deadline dealings . The Kings will play in Golden State on Friday , while Milwaukee will host the Atlanta Hawks .


Made baskets were few and far between in Monday 's Kings-Grizzlies game . For Sacramento , the team shot a respectable 46 percent from the field . However , the team shot the ball only 67 times due to lack of rebounding and struggles with turnovers . The Grizzlies were able to pull down 19 offensive rebounds on the night and held a 45 - 36 advantage on the glass in total . The Kings saw five players score in double digits in total , with Darren Collison posting a team - high 23 points to go along with seven assists . On the other end , Memphis point guard Mike Conley responded with 22 points and nine assists of his own . His teammates did not have the same luck , however , as the Grizzlies shot just 34 percent from the field and 19 percent from beyond the arc on the night .

The host Sacramento Kings narrowly defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday , 91 - 90 , thanks to clutch free - throws from point guard Darren Collison . Collison led the Kings ( 29 - 45 ) to their second straight win , posting team highs of 23 points and seven assists . Sacramento struggled mightily on the glass all game , allowing the Grizzlies a nine - rebound advantage and 19 offensive boards . Fortunately , shots just were n't falling for Memphis , as the Grizz were held to just 34 percent shooting from the field . The Kings , meanwhile , enjoyed fairly stellar offensive output . The team shot over 46 percent from the field and saw five players score in double figures . Three-point shooting was a problem , though , as the team hit just 25 percent of its shots from beyond the arc . Memphis ( 40 - 34 ) has hit a cold stretch in the season at an inopportune time , as the Western Conference playoff race continues to heat up . The team has now lost four straight games and looked lost on the offensive end on Monday . The Grizzlies were able to stay in the game and remain competitive despite stagnant offense . While point guard Mike Conley poured in 22 points , it was still an off night for Memphis in terms of scoring . What was particularly problematic was the team 's shooting from long range , as they hit just 19 percent of their attempts from three - point range . Ball movement was another issue , with only 15 field goals coming off assists for Memphis . The Grizzlies will host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday , while the Kings will see the Utah Jazz .


The visiting Utah Jazz steamrolled the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , 112 - 82 . Utah ( 46 - 29 ) had no trouble getting a win on Wednesday , easily blowing out the Kings . Star center Rudy Gobert helped the team establish dominance inside , posting 16 points and a team - high 15 rebounds . As a team , it was a dominant offensive night , as the Jazz shot over 53 percent from the field while knocking down 13 three - pointers . Utah also held a steady advantage on the boards , out - rebounding the Kings 43 - 32 . The win was integral in the Jazz 's playoff push , as they maintain a lead over the Clippers for fourth place in the Western Conference . Sacramento ( 29 - 46 ) had won two in a row coming into Wednesday 's matchup but was stopped flat in its tracks by the Jazz . Points did not come easily for the Kings , as they shot just 45 percent and made only two three - pointers on the night . Only three players scored in double figures for Sacramento , and only one player scored more than 12 . Shooting guard Ben McLemore led the team with 22 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting . He added four rebounds . Utah will host the Wizards on Friday , while the Kings will visit the Pelicans .

The Utah Jazz steamrolled the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday thanks to strong offensive output . The team shot over 53 percent and poured in 13 three - pointers on 40 percent shooting . Utah also held a 43 - 32 advantage on the glass , which included seven offensive rebounds . 15 rebounds came from center Rudy Gobert , who also shot 5 - of - 8 from the field and finished with 16 points . Meanwhile , All-Star forward Gordon Hayward had 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists . Six Utah players scored in double digits on the night . For the Kings , finding points proved to be a struggle . The team shot 45 percent from the field but only made two three - pointers on the night . Sacramento also had issues with turnovers , coughing the ball up 13 times to Utah 's 11 .


The host Sacramento Kings took down the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday , 98 - 87 . Sacramento ( 31 - 47 ) blew by the Mavericks at the end of the game after a tied game leading up to the mid - fourth quarter . Play was fairly strong on the offensive end , as the Kings shot 45 percent from the field and sunk 12 three - pointers . The leader of the Kings ' scoring charge was bench guard Ben McLemore , who shot 8 - of - 13 for 22 points on the night . They also dominated on the boards , out - rebounding the Mavericks by a margin of 50 - 39 . Dallas ( 32 - 45 ) stayed in the game until roughly seven minutes remained , but finished out the game rolling out a lineup of almost entirely bench players . The Kings managed to take a double - digit lead on the Mavericks as the fourth quarter began to wane . Offense proved to be a major issue for the Mavs , as the team shot just 40 percent on the night . Only three players scored in double figures and saw forward Nicolas Brussino lead the team with just 13 points . The Mavericks also struggled to reach the free - throw line , attempting only 14 free - throws on the night . The Mavericks will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday , while the Kings will visit the Lakers on Friday .


The visiting Houston Rockets took down the Sacramento Kings on Sunday , 135 - 128 . Houston ( 54 - 26 ) saw another win in what is turning out to be a very successful season . Superstar guard James Harden led the team on Sunday , recording his 12th triple - double of the season including 35 points . However , he also struggled with ball control , committing 10 turnovers on the night . The Rockets continued their stellar three - point shooting , knocking down 18 three - pointers on the night and shooting almost 57 percent from the field . They also shot a respectable 27 - of - 31 from the free - throw line . Sacramento ( 31 - 49 ) is surprisingly having a bit of a late - season renaissance , as the team is now 5 - 6 in its last 11 games . The team put forward a balanced effort on Sunday , as they saw seven players score in double figures . Two Kings tied for a team high with 20 points . Veteran point guard Ty Lawson was one of the two , scoring 20 and dishing out 11 assists . Rookie Skal Labissiere , meanwhile , scored 20 points on a stellar 8 - of - 10 from the field . As a whole , the Kings shot almost 50 percent from the field , but hit only eight three - pointers on the night . The Rockets will visit the Clippers on Monday , while Sacramento will host the Suns on Tuesday .


The host Sacramento Kings steamrolled the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday , 129 - 104 . Sacramento ( 32 - 49 ) enjoyed perhaps its best and most promising outing of the season on Tuesday as the team earned a blowout win . An incredible eight players scored in double digits as the Kings rode their offense to an easy victory . The Kings saw a career - high 30 points from rookie Buddy Hield , who became just the second member of the 2016 draft class to score 30 after teammate Skal Labissiere did the same a month earlier . It was simply a beautiful night on the offensive end for Sacramento , as the team shot almost 52 percent from the floor while dishing out 28 assists . Veteran point guard Ty Lawson helped run the offense with an impressive 22 points , 12 assists , and 11 rebounds , good for his first triple - double of the 2016 - 17 season . Phoenix ( 24 - 58 ) clinched the league 's second - worst record with the loss . While that may be good news for their lottery pick , the team 's play on Tuesday was anything but positive . The Suns shot only 37 percent from the field and 58 percent from the free - throw line . Phoenix 's own rookie had an impressive game , as Tyler Ulis dropped 27 points and dished out six assists . However , Ulis was not nearly enough to get the job done on Tuesday . The team was manhandled in just about every aspect of the game , including rebounding , where Sacramento held a 55 - 47 advantage . The loss was the last game of Phoenix 's season . Sacramento will conclude its season in Los Angeles on Wednesday against the Clippers .


Through two games , Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony look like the offensive linchpins for the Knicks , who defeated the Grizzlies on Saturday . The pair went for 21 and 20 points , respectively , after combining for 35 points in the opener . Courtney Lee also bounced back Saturday after a scoreless opener , with his 16 - point contribution playing a key role in keeping the offense balanced throughout the night . Overall , the home team managed a solid 53 percent success rate from the field on 76 shots . Memphis received another impressive outing from James Ennis , who 's averaged 16 points over the first two contests while filling in for Chandler Parsons ( knee ) . Marc Gasol continues to be the go - to on offense , tallying another 20 points , while JaMychal Green and Zach Randolph were an effective 1 - 2 punch at power forward , combining for 23 points and 17 boards .

The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 111 - 104 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . The Knicks ( 1 - 1 ) utilized a balanced attack and a solid shooting night to withstand a strong push from the Grizzlies ( 1 - 1 ) in the middle quarters . New York emerged from the first period with a 32 - 19 lead , only to see Memphis outscore them by a margin of 58 - 50 over the second and third quarters . However , four members of their first unit managed double - digit scoring , led by Kristaps Porzingis , who posted a game - high 21 points . The Knicks also shot 53 percent from the field overall , clearing a path to victory . Memphis was led by Marc Gasol , who tallied 20 points , six rebounds , three assists and a block . James Ennis continued to effectively hold down the fort for Chandler Parsons ( knee ) , totaling 16 points , four boards and an assist . Mike Conley managed 11 points , five rebounds and five assists , while new starting power forward JaMychal Green produced 10 points , eight rebounds and a block , although he also committed a team - high six turnovers . Zach Randolph and Jarrell Martin paced the bench with a pair of 13 - point efforts . Porzingis added five rebounds , two assists and a block to his aforementioned scoring haul . Carmelo Anthony was right behind him with 20 points , six boards and five assists . Courtney Lee bounced back from a scoreless opener to supply 16 points , three rebounds , an assist and a steal . Derrick Rose 's full stat sheet consisted of 13 points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and a block . Former Bulls teammate and fellow newcomer Joakim Noah tallied six points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and a block , but he fouled out after just 22 minutes . The Grizzlies head home to face the Wizards on Sunday night , while the Knicks tangle with the Pistons in Detroit on Tuesday evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks , 118 - 99 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . The James Harden Experiment at point guard had been an unqualified success over the first four games of the season , and Wednesday was yet another testament to its efficacy . The perennial All-Star led the way for Houston ( 3 - 2 ) once again with a 30 - point , 15 - assist effort that also included six rebounds and a pair of steals . Despite serving as an excellent facilitator for scoring opportunities for his teammates , Harden continues to also put up plenty of shots , recording 16 attempts in the victory . Houston impressively bounced back on the second game of a back - to - back after suffering a 128 - 120 loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday . Harden 's backcourt mate Eric Gordon continues to serve as an outstanding complementary presence , managing 21 points , three rebounds , an assist and a steal . Ryan Anderson was just a rebound short of a double - double with 16 points and nine boards . Trevor Ariza took the court despite suffering a facial laceration in Tuesday 's game and managed eight points , four rebounds , three assists and four steals in a gutsy performance . Montrezl Harrell paced the bench with a 17 - point , 10 - rebound double - double in 27 minutes . The Knicks ' ( 1 - 3 ) attack was spearheaded by Carmelo Anthony , who finished with 21 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a steal . Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee were next with a pair of 16 - point outings , with the former also posting four rebounds , four assists and two steals and the latter managing an assist , two steals and a block . Big men Joakim Noah and Kristaps Porzingis notably came up small on the stat sheet , combining for just three points , which all came from the latter . Brandon Jennings led the reserves with 12 points , three rebounds and three dimes . The Rockets head south to Atlanta for a Saturday night tussle with the Hawks , while the Knicks tangle with the Bulls on Friday night in Chicago .

James Harden , already renowned for prolific stat lines at shooting guard , has taken matters to another level while manning the point . His 30 - point , 15 - assist double - double Wednesday was his second straight and third overall this season . Offseason acquisition Eric Gordon has proven to be the ideal complement , supplying a 21 - point effort of his own . Montrezl Harrell 's 17 - point , 10 - rebound double - double off the bench also helped the Rockets to a sizable 54 - 34 rebounding edge overall . While the Knicks received a typically solid 21 - point outing from Carmelo Anthony , as well as matching 16 - point outings from the backcourt combo of Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee , they were clearly hurt by the lack of contributions from their frontcourt . Kristaps Porzingis and Joakim Noah combined for just three points ( all from the former ) on 0 - of - 6 shooting and a modest 10 rebounds .


Gordon Hayward 's earlier - than - anticipated return saw him rattle off a team - high 28 points , despite the fact that he drained only six of 17 field - goal attempts . He remained aggressive throughout , however , resulting in 14 visits to the free - throw line that helped boost his scoring total significantly . The entire Jazz first unit had the hot hand , as they shot 55 percent ( 32 - of - 58 ) as a group , with all five players hitting double digits on the scoreboard . The Knicks put on an impressive offensive performance themselves , tallying a 51 percent success rate from the field . Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 56 points , with each player compiling half , and also had 17 rebounds between them . Derrick Rose registered 18 points , but scoring was scarce from the rest of the roster , with the remaining seven players totaling just 35 points .

The Utah Jazz defeated the New York Knicks , 114 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . The Jazz ( 4 - 3 ) braced themselves for an offensive void when they lost Gordon Hayward to a finger injury in preseason , as he was slated to miss a minimum of six weeks . However , the standout forward beat the recovery timetable by at least two weeks , starting at the three on Sunday for Utah . He looked as if he had n't missed a beat , rattling off a team - high 28 points , along with five rebounds . While he only found the net on six of his 17 field - goal attempts , he impressively drained all 14 of his shots from the free - throw line . His effort spearheaded a highly productive day for the Jazz offense that saw all five members of the first unit hit double - digit scoring and Utah produce a collective 51 percent success rate from the field . George Hill , who 's helped pick up a good bit of the offensive slack in Hayward 's absence , continued to thrive despite the latter 's return to the court , totaling 23 points , six rebounds , four assists and a steal . Rodney Hood was right behind with 18 points , six rebounds , four assists and a steal . Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors turned in a pair of 13 - point efforts from the frontcourt , with the former also contributing eight rebounds , an assist , three blocks and a steal , and the latter supplying six boards . Joe Johnson , who headed to the bench with Hayward 's return , tallied 10 points to pace the bench . The Knicks ( 2 - 4 ) were co - led by a pair of 28 - point outputs for Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis . Anthony also registered nine rebounds and three assists , while Porzingis supplied eight boards , an assist and two blocks . Derrick Rose continued his strong stretch of play to open his tenure in the Big Apple , totaling 18 points , eight assists , four rebounds and a steal . Courtney Lee was the fourth member of the starting five to hit double digits in the scoring column , posting 10 points , six boards and three steals . The Jazz continue their trek through the Northeast with a Monday night visit to Philadelphia to face the Sixers , while the Knicks remain home to tangle with the inter - city rival Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening .


The more they play together , Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis have increasingly become a difficult duo for opponents to contain . That manifested itself again Wednesday , when they simultaneously went over the 20 - point mark for the third straight game . Anthony and Porzingis combined for 43 points , 15 boards , three assists , three steals and three blocks , making up a large amount of the Knicks ' offense on the night . It was a different story for the Nets , who once again relied heavily on Brook Lopez . The big man came through with 21 points , four boards , an assist and three blocks . However , the rest of the starting five went just 6 - of - 28 from the field , totaling just 26 combined points . Ironically , the only other double - digit scorer was fellow big man Justin Hamilton , who compiled 21 points to lead the reserves .

The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 110 - 96 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis have formed quite an effective duo on several occasions already this season , with Wednesday 's victory serving as the latest example . Anthony rattled off his sixth straight 20 - point - plus performance , while Porzingis joined him in eclipsing that total for the third consecutive contest . Overall , the Knicks ( 3 - 4 ) had five players tally double - digit scoring and shot a solid 48 percent from the field overall on their way to evening their home record at 2 - 2 . In contrast , the Nets ( 3 - 5 ) could only muster one double - digit scoring effort from their starting five , which unsurprisingly came from Brook Lopez . The veteran big man posted 21 points , four rebounds , an assist and three blocks . The other four members of the first unit contributed full but modest stat lines . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson pitched in with eight points , five rebounds , four assists and a block . Sean Kilpatrick , getting the start for Isaiah Whitehead ( concussion ) at point guard , mustered seven points , five assists and four rebounds . Bojan Bogdanovic provided six points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals , while Trevor Booker rounded things out with five points , six boards , two assists and three steals . Anthony 's 22 points led the way for New York , a scoring total he supplemented with seven rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Porzingis was right behind him with a 21 - point , eight - rebound outing that also included an assist , two steals and two blocks . The backcourt duo of Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee were able to take a more secondary role on the night due to the success up front . They did combine for 27 points on 11 - of - 22 shooting , along with six rebounds and five assists . Second-year man Willy Hernangomez , seeing his first game action in four contests , led the bench with 14 points , six rebounds , two blocks and a steal . The Nets head out west to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Saturday night , while the Knicks travel to Boston for a Friday night date with the Celtics .


The New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 93 - 77 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . The Knicks ( 4 - 6 ) came in losers of two straight and looking for an immediate improvement of a porous defense that had allowed an average of 110 points coming in . They were able to right both matters for the moment Monday , stifling the Dallas Mavericks ( 2 - 7 ) to the tune of a season - low point total . Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis led the way as usual , contributing a pair of 24 - point efforts . One particularly notable item from the home team 's stat sheet was Justin Holiday 's play as compared to that of Joakim Noah , who he replaced to start the second half . While the latter went scoreless over 15 minutes , the former posted 16 points over 25 minutes on the floor , leading the bench . The Mavericks , playing once again without Dirk Nowitzki ( Achilles ) , were led by Harrison Barnes , who supplied 20 points , four rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . J.J. Barea drew another start in place of Deron Williams ( calf ) , registering 17 points , four assists and a rebound . Unfortunately for Dallas , that was it for double - digit scoring performances , as they shot just 39 percent from the field and posted an unsightly 5 - of - 28 tally ( 18 percent ) from beyond the arc . Seth Curry paced the bench with nine points , five rebounds , three assists and a steal , but was 1 - of - 7 himself from three - point range . Anthony added seven rebounds , three assists , a steal and a block to his scoring haul , while Porzingis complemented his point total with 11 boards , an assist and a block . However , the trio of Noah , Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee combined for just 10 points on 4 - of - 15 shooting . Holiday , who helped spearhead a second - half - opening 19 - 6 run , added four rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block to his aforementioned 16 points . The Mavericks continue their tour through the Northeast with a Wednesday showdown in Boston against the Celtics , while the Knicks remain home for their Wednesday date with the Pistons .

The Mavericks , which posted a season - low point total , were led by Harrison Barnes , who supplied 20 points , four rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . J.J. Barea drew another start for Deron Williams ( calf ) , registering 17 points , four assists and a rebound . However , Dallas shot just 39 percent overall , including just 18 percent ( 5 - of - 28 ) from beyond the arc . Seth Curry paced the bench with nine points , five rebounds , three assists and a steal . Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks with a pair of 24 - point efforts , but the trio of Noah , Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee combined for just 10 points on 4 - of - 15 shooting . Justin Holiday , who replaced an ineffective Joakim Noah to start the second half , helped key a 19 - 6 run early in the third quarter and posted 16 points overall .


The host New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons , 105 - 102 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . These are two teams expected to battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and this game had a playoff atmosphere written all over it in a hard - fought matchup . While there were only eight ties and six lead changes , no team led by more than 12 points . New York actually held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes , but could n't quite pull away . The key for the Knicks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Pistons ' 40 . Offensive rebounding was especially decisive , with New York grabbing 19 of those to Detroit 's eight . In addition to that , the Knicks recorded nine blocks , while the Pistons swatted away just one shot on their end . Detroit ( 6 - 6 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , as they are now 1 - 6 outside of Detroit . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the team in scoring with 21 points , but missed an open game - tying three with two seconds left . Tobias Harris was second on the team in scoring , as he totaled 19 points and 10 rebounds . Andre Drummond made a return from a one - game absence to score 15 points and grab nine boards in the loss . Ish Smith tallied 14 points and eight assists on an efficient 6 - of - 7 shooting . Jon Leuer was the only bench player with more than seven points , as he dropped 17 points and nine rebounds in 27 minutes . Detroit will have to step up their road game , as they travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday for their next fixture . New York ( 5 - 6 ) got a much needed win here and Kristaps Porzingis carried the load . In fact , Porzingis dropped a career - high 35 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting . He also added seven rebounds and three assists in his best game of the year . Carmelo Anthony tallied 22 points , five rebounds and three assists of his own in the victory . Derrick Rose was the only other Knick in double figures , scoring 15 points , while adding five rebounds and three assists . Joakim Noah scored just seven points , but provided 15 rebounds , three assists and three blocks out of the center position . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Thursday .

Despite Detroit shooting better from the field and free - throw line , they were dominated down low by the Pistons . In fact , they were out - rebounded 52 - 40 and were out - blocked 9 - 1 . The offensive rebounding really killed Detroit , as they allowed 19 offensive rebounds , while grabbing just eight of their own . The benches were rarely used in this game , with the two teams combining for just 47 bench points . Kristaps Porzingis was the player of the game , as he scored a career - high 35 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting . Joakim Noah outplayed Andre Drummond down low , as Noah finished the game with seven points , 15 rebounds , three assists and three blocks in the win . No bench player on New York scored in double figures , as Porzingis , Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony combined for 72 of the teams 105 points . Detroit is now 1 - 6 on the road and 50 at home .


The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 104 - 94 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . The Hawks ( 9 - 4 ) checked in to Sunday winners in six of their last seven , but the Knicks ( 5 - 7 ) were able to cool them off with a standout effort from Carmelo Anthony and strong production from the remainder of the starting five . New York came in handicapped down low , as Joakim Noah missed the game with an illness , but the duo of Kyle O'Quinn and Willy Hernangomez combined for 15 points and 15 rebounds , helping to make up for his absence . The Knicks were also able to post a solid 48 percent success rate from the field overall while limiting the Hawks to just 40 percent shooting . Atlanta was led by Paul Millsap 's 19 points , which he complemented with seven rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks . Dwight Howard turned in another monster effort with 18 points , 18 boards and two blocks . Kyle Korver equaled a season - high with 17 points , and added four rebounds , an assist and two steals . Kent Bazemore registered 12 points , five assists , three rebounds and a steal , while Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the bench with 12 points . Anthony equaled a season high with 31 points and supplemented his scoring total with seven rebounds , three assists and two steals . Kristaps Porzingis continued to serve as a highly effective wing man for Anthony , posting a 19 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The backcourt duo of Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee turned in a pair of 14 - point efforts , with the former also compiling seven assists and three rebounds and the latter providing five rebounds , five assists and a pair of steals . The Hawks return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday evening , while the Knicks are home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday evening as well .

Carmelo Anthony equaled a season high with 31 points while Kristaps Porzingis continued to serve as his highly effective wing man , posting a 19 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The backcourt duo of Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee turned in a pair of 14 - point efforts , while the duo of Kyle O'Quinn and Willy Hernangomez combined for 15 points and 15 rebounds in Joakim Noah 's stead . The Knicks were also able to post a solid 48 percent success rate from the field overall while limiting the Hawks to just 40 percent shooting . Paul Millsap 's 19 points led the Hawks , while Dwight Howard turned in another monster effort with 18 points , 18 boards and two blocks . Kyle Korver equaled a season high with 17 points and Kent Bazemore registered 12 points , a total matched by Tim Hardaway , Jr. off the bench .


The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers , 107 - 103 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday . The Knicks ( 7 - 7 ) continued their solid efforts at home with the hard - fought victory , which came on the strength of Kristaps Porzingis ' 31 points , nine rebounds , an assist and a block . The second - year big man 's contributions were particularly valuable on a night where Carmelo Anthony was held to 7 - of - 22 shooting and 17 points overall by Maurice Harkless . Despite his relatively modest scoring output , the rest of the team , particularly the second unit , managed to pick up the slack , and New York shot 47 percent from the field overall . The Trail Blazers ( 8 - 8 ) were led by Damian Lillard 's 22 points , which he supplemented with six assists , five rebounds and two steals . Backcourt mate C.J . McCollum followed with a full stat line of 16 points , five rebounds and five assists . Harkless complemented his strong defensive work against Anthony by contributing 15 points , eight boards , a steal and a block . Ed Davis turned in a solid start at power forward , posting a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of blocks . Evan Turner paced the reserves with 11 points . Derrick Rose was a distant second behind Porzingis with 18 points , five assists , four rebounds , two steals and a block , and made a key jumper with seven seconds left to give the Knicks their final four - point margin of victory . Anthony supplemented his scoring total with six rebounds , a steal and a block . The remaining members of the starting five , Kyle O'Quinn and Courtney Lee , combined for a modest nine points and nine rebounds , but the bench was able to contribute 32 points overall . Mindaugus Kuzminskas paced the second unit 's night with 10 points , three rebounds , an assist and a steal . The Trail Blazers hit the road again Wednesday to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers , while the Knicks remain home to face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday evening .

Kristaps Porzingis ' 31 points , nine rebounds , an assist and a block propelled the Knicks to their fifth straight home victory . His contributions were particularly valuable on a night where Carmelo Anthony was held to 17 points on 7 - of - 22 shooting . Derrick Rose contributed 18 points and made a key jumper with seven seconds remaining to give the Knicks their final four - point margin of victory . The second unit also managed to boost the offense with a collective 32 points , and New York managed to shoot 47 percent from the field overall . Damian Lillard 's 22 points paced the Blazers , while backcourt mate C.J . McCollum followed with a full stat line of 16 points , five rebounds and five assists . Maurice Harkless contributed 15 points , while Ed Davis turned in a solid start at power forward with a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double .


To say this overtime game was close throughout would be a drastic understatement . There were 17 ties and 22 lead changes , as this game was n't decided until the final shot . Carmelo Anthony was the hero , as he hit the game - winner with three seconds left . His final bucket capped off a season - high 35 points and 14 rebounds . Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 16 , as they allowed Anthony to take over . Nicolas Batum nearly triple - doubled , as he accumulated a team - high 17 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Rebounding was a huge factor for the Knicks , as they won that battle 55 - 46 . Free-throw shooting stung the Hornets , as they went just 17 - of - 27 , with the Knicks shooting 92 percent . These teams will have a rematch on Saturday , as they travel to Charlotte for the rare back - to - back , home - and - home set .

The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets in overtime , 113 - 111 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . Overtime usually indicates a close game and the stats show just that . In fact , there were 17 ties and 22 lead changes in this close matchup . The third quarter was strange though , as the Hornets got out to a 15 - 6 start and allowed the Knicks to follow that up with a 22 - 5 run to end the quarter . From there , it was even until the final whistle . Carmelo Anthony was the star , as he hit the game - winning shot with three second left , en route to a season - high 35 points . Free-throw shooting was a huge factor , with New York going 12 - of - 13 , to Charlotte 's 17 - of - 27 . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle 55 - 46 . Charlotte ( 8 - 7 ) has now lost four - straight and this was easily the most painful defeat in that stretch . Nicolas Batum did all he could , as he accumulated 18 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Kemba Walker was n't far behind , as he tallied 17 points , five rebounds , three assists and four steals of his own . Cody Zeller was the final starter in double figures , totaling 15 points and six rebounds . Marco Belinelli was a huge spark off the bench , scoring 19 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Frank Kaminsky went just 3 - of - 14 from the field , but finished with 13 points and nine rebounds off the pine . New York ( 8 - 7 ) has been playing better recently and wins like this only give them more momentum going forward . Anthony was the star , as he accrued a season - high 35 points and 14 rebounds in the win . Derrick Rose tallied 16 points , three rebounds and five assists of his own . Kristaps Porzingis also scored 16 points , adding eight rebounds and three blocks to his stat line . These teams will have to face off once again on Saturday , as they play the finale of a rare home - and - home , back - to - back set .


Russell Westbrook 's eighth triple - double of the season may have been his most impressive given the sheer dominance on the offensive end of the floor that was displayed by the Thunder point guard . Oklahoma City had to stave off the New York Knicks , especially down the stretch , but Westbrook 's command was truly spectacular , as evidenced by his final stat line of 27 points , 18 rebounds and 14 assists and two steals on 9 - of - 23 shooting in 36 minutes . With the 18 rebounds , Westbrook officially raised his season average to a triple - double . The MVP candidate entering the season re - tied LeBron James with 45 triple - doubles throughout his career . Former MVP Derrick Rose also contributed his best scoring performance in the loss after notching his first 30 point game in a Knicks uniform . The New York point guard added seven rebounds and four assists on 10 - of - 20 shooting .

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New York Knicks 112 - 103 Monday at Madison Square Garden . The Thunder ( 10 - 8 ) managed to hand the Knicks ( 8 - 8 ) just their second loss at home this season behind the play of , as always , Russell Westbrook . With 27 points , 18 rebounds and 14 assists , Westbrook notched his third straight triple - double and his eighth of the season . Additionally , his 18 rebounds pushed him over 10 per game for the year , giving him a triple - double average for the second time this season . It was n't a one - man show , however , as Enes Kanter came off the bench to notch a double - double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes . Starting center Steven Adams also managed to notch a double - double of his own , posting 14 points and 10 boards . As a team , Oklahoma put together one of their better shooting nights of the season , shooting 51 percent overall from the field . The same could not be said for New York , however , as the Knicks failed to shoot over 40 percent from the field as a team . Despite that , Derrick Rose managed to put together his best performance of the season , scoring a game - high 30 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting on top of seven rebounds and four assists . Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points of his own , while Carmelo Anthony struggled mightily , shooting just 4 - of - 19 from the field en route to 18 points in 34 minutes . Ultimately , while the New York starters played solid , they got little - to - no help from their bench , as the six reserves combined to score just 19 points . Up next , the Thunder will head home Wednesday to take on the Wizards , while the Knicks will travel to Minnesota on Wednesday and play the Timberwolves .


The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 118 - 114 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . Carmelo Anthony has begun to cede some of the offensive responsibility to sophomore sensation Kristaps Porzingis in some games due to the latter 's emergence , and such was the case when these two teams met just two nights prior . However , the perennial All-Star took back the mantle Friday , leading the way with 29 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals . He also drained two key free throws with six seconds left , giving the Knicks ( 10 - 9 ) their final two points of the night and effectively sealing the win . His stellar performance led the way on a night when the entire New York starting five managed to hit double digits in the scoring column , and that also saw New York shoot 48 percent from the field overall . The Timberwolves ( 5 - 14 ) were paced by a 23 - point output from Zach LaVine , who complemented the scoring with three assists , two rebounds and a steal . Karl Anthony-Towns totaled 20 points , eight boards , an assist and a trio of blocks . Andrew Wiggins contributed 19 points , four assists , three rebounds and a steal . Gorgui Dieng and Ricky Rubio were only able to total a combined five points , however , taking only six shots between them . However , the bench helped make up for some of the offensive void by scoring 47 points overall . The second unit was led by Nemanja Bjelica , who supplied 17 points , seven boards and three assists . Shabazz Muhammad managed 14 points , two rebounds and an assist , while Cole Aldrich contributed a 10 - point , 12 - rebound double - double , along with two assists , three blocks and two steals , over 27 minutes . Derrick Rose was second behind Anthony with 24 points , five rebounds , five assists and a steal . Kyle O'Quinn was outstanding in another start at center for Joakim Noah , posting a 20 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also featured two assists and two blocks . Justin Holiday got the start at two - guard and compiled 13 points , seven rebounds , three steals and a block , while Porzingis came back down to earth with 11 points , five rebounds , three assists and three blocks . The Timberwolves hit the road again Saturday , traveling to Charlotte to face off with the Hornets . The Knicks remain home to take on the Sacramento Kings on Sunday .

Carmelo Anthony bounced back from recent shooting struggles with 29 points , including two key free throws with six seconds remaining . Derrick Rose posted 24 points , while Kyle O'Quinn aptly replaced Joakim Noah with a 20 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . Justin Holiday compiled 13 points . Kristaps Porzingis came back down to earth with 11 points . All five members of New York 's first unit managed double - digit scoring and the Knicks shot 48 percent as a team . Zach LaVine 's 23 - point effort paced Minnesota . Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins combined for another 39 points , but Gorgui Dieng and Ricky Rubio were only able to total a scant five points . The bench did pitch in 47 points overall , with Nemanja Bjelica ( 17 points ) and Shabazz Muhammad ( 14 points ) led the second unit , while Cole Aldrich contributed a 10 - point , 12 - rebound double - double .


The Knicks came into this game as a two - point favorite , as they took care of business to win their seventh game in their last nine . Defense was key , as they held Sacramento to 32 percent shooting from both the field and from three - point range . DeMarcus Cousins put up a huge line in the defeat , as tallied 36 points , 12 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Rudy Gay also stuffed the stat sheet , accumulating 22 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three steals . The issue was their inefficiency , as they combined to go just 16 - of - 48 from the field . Matt Barnes had a nightmare shooting game off the bench as well , scoring two points on 1 - of - 11 shooting . Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose tied the team - lead in scoring , dropping 20 points a piece . Kristaps Porzingis was the Knicks best player though , accruing 15 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks .

The host New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings , 106 - 98 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . While there were n't many swings in this game , it stayed close throughout . In fact , there were only five lead changes and one tie , as it took some clutch free - throws from the Knicks to close things out . New York actually held the lead for the final three quarters , as the Kings could never quite crawl back in . Defense was key for New York , as they held the Kings to 32 percent shooting from the field and from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 58 - 50 . Sacramento ( 7 - 13 ) just could n't score in this ball game , but they did a good job of hanging around until the buzzer . DeMarcus Cousins did lead the team with 36 points and 12 rebounds , but went just 9 - of - 30 from the field in an inefficient game . Rudy Gay tallied 22 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three steals . Darren Collison was the only other Kings player in double figures , accumulating 13 points , three rebounds and six assists . On deck for Sacramento is a road game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday . New York ( 11 - 9 ) have been playing their best ball of the season recently and this win only adds to that success . Derrick Rose continues to improve in this offense , as he tallied 20 points , five rebounds and six assists on 9 - of - 14 shooting . Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points of his own , adding three rebounds and an assist . Kristaps Porzingis shot just 6 - of - 18 from the field , but totaled 15 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks in the win . Brandon Jennings was a nice spark off the bench too , dropping 19 points in 25 minutes . New York will look to keep rolling against the Miami Heat on Tuesday .


The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers demolished the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday , 126 - 94 . For Cleveland ( 15 - 5 ) , the win comes as a major shift of momentum . The Cavs had lost three in a row headed into their matchup in Toronto on Monday , but have won twice this week on the road against stiff competition . On Wednesday , the Cavaliers showed why they are the reigning champions , destroying the Knicks by 32 points to snap New York 's four - game win streak . The `` big three `` of LeBron James , Kevin Love , and Kyrie Irving combined for 74 points and 15 assists , helping to lead the team to the blowout victory . Big man Tristan Thompson , meanwhile , posted a goose egg in the scoring column but delivered a whopping 20 rebounds , including six offensive boards . Despite the absence of sharpshooting guard J.R. Smith ( knee ) , the Cavs hit 22 three - pointers while rolling to the easy win . For New York ( 12 - 10 ) , meanwhile , the loss brought the team 's four - game win streak to an abrupt halt . The Knicks saw below - average production almost across the board , as star Carmelo Anthony scored just eight points and rising star Kristaps Porzingis shot just 5 - of - 15 . While Cleveland shot almost 49 percent , the Knicks barely cracked 40 from the field . New York also managed just half as many three - pointers as Cleveland did , hitting only 11 - of - 31 from beyond the arc . On Friday , the Cavs will host the Miami Heat while the Knicks will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings .

It was a big night for the Cavaliers ' big three on Wednesday , as Cleveland demolished the Knicks at Madison Square Garden . LeBron James , the All-Star and reigning Finals MVP , delivered 25 points , six rebounds and seven assists on 10 - of - 14 shooting in 32 minutes of play . James finished plus - 32 on the night , a team high . Kyrie Irving , meanwhile , led the team with 28 points and hit four three - pointers . His three - point total was matched by star forward Kevin Love , who scored 21 points on the night . As a whole , the team hit a whopping 22 three - pointers on 55 percent shooting . Big man Tristan Thompson also impressed , delivering 20 rebounds , including six on the offensive end . The Knicks , meanwhile , saw struggles from their stars . Carmelo Anthony scored only eight points on the night , the lowest he has ever recorded in 33 career matchups against LeBron James . Sophomore star Kristaps Porzingis , meanwhile , had 12 points but shot only 5 - of - 15 .


New York has been struggling recently , but a win over their rivals is just what they need to get some momentum going . Three-point shooting was the big difference in the game , as both teams took 23 attempts , with Indiana hitting just six of those to the Knicks 13 makes . New York finished the game shooting 50 percent from the field , as Indiana could n't crack 43 percent . Myles Turner was a presence for the Pacers , as he led the team with 21 points , nine rebounds and four blocks . Jeff Teague flirted with a triple - double , accumulating 17 points , seven rebounds and 12 assists . Carmelo Anthony was the star of the game , as he scored 35 points on 13 - of - 25 shooting , while adding four rebounds and four assists in the win . Derrick Rose also played well , accruing 24 points , four rebounds and six assists . Joakim Noah provided a double - double as the starting center and Kristaps Porzingis dropped 21 points and eight boards .

The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers , 118 - 111 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . These are two teams who will likely compete for a playoff spot in the east and this game had a playoff atmosphere to it . New York really turned it on late to pull out the comeback , as they outscored Indiana , 34 - 24 in the fourth quarter . The key for New York was three point - shooting , as they went 13 - of - 23 , while holding the Pacers to just 6 - of - 23 from long range . Defensive rebounding was a big advantage for the Knicks as well , winning that battle , 41 - 33 . While there were only five ties and six lead changes , neither team led by more than 15 as it was a competitive game throughout . Indiana ( 15 - 15 ) have yet to have a winning streak of longer than two games and they were unable to crack that spell again here . Myles Turner continued his good form though , leading the team with 21 points , nine rebounds and four blocks . Thaddeus Young matched that 21 - point total , adding seven rebounds and two steals to his tally . Jeff Teague accumulated 17 points , seven rebounds and 12 assists in the defeat . Al Jefferson was a great speak off the bench , dropping 18 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting . The Pacers will host the Boston Celtics on Thursday for their next game . New York ( 15 - 13 ) had their first home game in quite some time , so they made fans happy with this crucial win . Carmelo Anthony had a vintage performance , as he tallied 35 points , four rebounds and four assists . Derrick Rose was n't far behind , as he accrued 24 points , four rebounds and six assists . Kristaps Porzingis finished with 21 points , eight rebounds and three blocks . Joakim Noah had one of his best games as a Knick , recording an 11 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The Knicks will have another home game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic .


The Knicks have been a different team this season and dominating wins like this show their improvement . Orlando had a one - point lead early in the first quarter , but that marked their only lead of the game . Three-point shooting really killed the Magic , as they went 5 - of - 27 , while the Knicks went 9 - of - 20 from long range . Serge Ibaka was Orlando 's best player , as he tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds en route to a double - double . Evan Fournier was n't far behind , as he accrued 21 points , five rebounds and four assists . Nikola Vucevic , Elfrid Payton and Jeff Green came off the bench to score 10 points a piece for Orlando . The Knicks bench outmatched that though , as they got 12 assists from Brandon Jennings and a monster 14 - point , 16 - rebound double - double from Kyle O'Quinn . Derrick Rose led the Knicks starters in scoring , as he dropped 19 points , five rebounds and three assists .

The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic , 106 - 95 , at Madison Square Garden on Thursday . While this scoreline appears to be close , the Knicks were in control for the majority of this game . In fact , Orlando had just one lead in the first quarter and trailed every other minute , Rebounding was a huge beneficiary for the Knicks , as they won that battle , 52 - 41 . In addition , three - point shooting was a key difference as well , with New York going 9 - of - 20 and Orlando hitting just 5 - of - 27 from long distance . New York 's bench really carried the load , as they outscored the Magic 's bench , 44 - 34 . Orlando ( 13 - 18 ) continues to struggle on offense and a 95 - point effort against the Knicks is another poor showing . Serge Ibaka was the Magic 's best player , as he tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds en route to a double - double . Evan Fournier was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 21 points , five rebounds and four assists . Elfrid Payton , Jeff Green and Nikola Vucevic each scored 10 points a piece off the bench . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Los Angels Lakers on Friday . New York ( 16 - 13 ) got some great bench performances here , as that was the difference in the game . Kyle O'Quinn was especially good off the bench , as he totaled 14 points , 16 rebounds and five blocks in the win . In addition , Guillermo Hernangomez scored 15 points off the bench , while Brandon Jennings dished out 12 assists . Derrick Rose led the starters in scoring , as he accrued 19 points , five rebounds and three assists . New York will look to keep rolling , as they host the Boston Celtics on Sunday for their next game ,


The visiting Boston Celtics took down the New York Knicks , 119 - 114 , in a classic Christmas rivalry matchup at Madison Square Garden . Boston ( 18 - 13 ) has heated up since the return of star point guard Isaiah Thomas , and is now 5 - 1 in its last six games . The Celtics are now 12 - 7 on the road , having won more road games than any other team in the Eastern Conference . On Sunday , the Celtics staved off a late comeback effort from the Knicks . With the game tied and under a minute to go , guard Marcus Smart hit a clutch three - pointer from the corner to take the lead . Smart had a terrific game off the bench , scoring 15 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting and dishing out seven assists . Boston doubled down on the defensive end , with a clutch steal from shooting guard Avery Bradley and a game - ending block from All-Star center Al Horford . Horford finished with 15 points , seven rebounds , five assists , three steals , and two blocks . Thomas , the Celtics ' leader in scoring average , led the team once again with 27 points . New York ( 16 - 14 ) , meanwhile , made a valiant comeback in the last three minutes of the game . The Knicks went on a 16 - 3 run to tie the game after trailing by double digits . Much of the comeback was due to the play of star forward Carmelo Anthony , who had 22 points in the second half . Despite the clutch play , Melo ended up committing a costly crunch - time turnover when switched onto Avery Bradley . Sophomore big man Kristaps Porzingis had 22 points and 12 rebounds , while point guard Derrick Rose contributed 25 . The Cavs will visit Detroit on Monday , while Golden State will host Toronto on Wednesday .


The Orlando Magic defeated the host New York Knicks , 115 - 103 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . These are two teams who will battle to sneak into the playoffs , but the Magic looked like the far superior team in this game . They nearly pulled out a wire - to - wire win , as the Knicks never led by more than one and failed to tie or recapture the lead after the first quarter . The assist - to - turnover differential was the decisive statistic , as the Magic recorded 35 assists to just 12 turnovers , while New York committed 18 turnovers to match their 18 assists . Three-point shooting was a big factor as well , with the Magic going 15 - of - 31 , to the Knicks , 8 - of - 21 . The Magic ( 16 - 20 ) have been playing much better on the offensive end recently and this performance only adds to those numbers . Serge Ibaka continued his good form , as he tallied 22 points and six rebounds in the win . Aaron Gordon had a nice all - around game too , collecting 22 points , six rebounds and six assists . Jodie Meeks had one of his best games of the season , as he led the team with 23 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 14 points , 13 rebounds and five assists . Elfrid Payton also came off the bench to score 13 points and hand out 14 assists . Orlando will look to build off this win on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks . The Knicks ( 16 - 18 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to fall down the standings . Carmelo Anthony did play despite being ruled questionable with a knee injury and led the team with 19 points , seven rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 17 shooting . Derrick Rose was second on the team , as he accrued 18 points , three rebounds and four assists . Brandon Jennings was the only bench player in double figures , as he accumulated 12 points , three rebounds and four assists . The Knicks had to play this game without Kristaps Porzingis , who continues to nurse an Achilles ' injury . New York will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday for their next game .

This marks the fifth straight loss for the Knicks , as they continue to slide down the standings . The big difference in this game was the ball movement , as the Magic dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio . In fact , the Magic recorded 35 assists to just 12 turnovers , while New York committed 18 turnovers to match their 18 assists . Jodie Meeks led the Magic in scoring , as he dropped 23 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting . Aaron Gordon and Serge Ibaka dominated down low , as they each provided 22 points and six rebounds . Nikola Vucevic and Elfrid Payton each recorded a double - double off the bench , as Vucevic totaled 14 points and 13 rebounds , while Payton accrued 13 points and 14 assists . Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks in scoring , as he collected 19 points and seven rebounds . Derrick Rose was second on the team , with his 18 points , three rebounds and four assists .


Heading into the fourth quarter with an 87 - 73 deficit , the Bucks outscored their hosts by a 32 - 17 margin in the final 12 minutes , capping off the comeback with a 15 - foot bucket from Giannis Antetokounmpo as time expired . The aptly - named Greek Freak led the Bucks with 27 points , 13 rebounds , four assists , a steal and three blocks . Greg Monroe posted a near double - double off the bench with 18 points and nine boards . Jabari Parker contributed 15 points , Malcolm Brogdon went for 12 , and Mirza Teletovic was productive in a reserve role as well , generating 13 points . Carmelo Anthony 's 30 - point , 11 - rebound double - double led the Knicks . Derrick Rose supplied 15 points , while Courtney Lee checked in with 11 . Joakim Noah mustered a modest eight points but hauled in 16 boards . Mindaugas Kuzminskas paced the second unit with 15 points .

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks , 105 - 104 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 16 - 19 ) checked in to Wednesday 's contest looking to snap a five - game losing streak and heading into the fourth quarter , they looked like they were well on their way to that goal . New York led the Bucks ( 18 - 16 ) by a comfortable 87 - 73 margin , but a surging Milwaukee squad was n't done by any stretch . They ultimately outscored their hosts by a 32 - 17 spread in the final 12 minutes , capping off a momentous comeback with a 15 - foot bucket from Giannis Antetokounmpo as time expired to seal the somewhat improbable road win . Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points , 13 rebounds , four assists , a steal and three blocks , his second consecutive double - double . Greg Monroe actually checked in as the second - leading scorer and did so in his customary bench role , posting 18 points , along with nine boards , four assists , three steals and a block . Jabari Parker contributed 15 points , four rebounds , three assists and a steal . Malcolm Brogdon went for 12 points , eight assists and six rebounds . Mirza Teletovic was productive in a reserve role as well , generating 13 points and a rebound . Carmelo Anthony totaled a game - high 30 points to lead the Knicks , a total he supplemented with 11 rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Derrick Rose was a distant second with 15 points , four assists , three rebounds and a steal . Courtney Lee checked in with 11 points , three assists , two rebounds , a steal and a block . Joakim Noah mustered a modest eight points but did haul in 16 boards , while Mindaugas Kuzminskas paced the second unit with 15 points , four rebounds , an assist , two steals and a block . The Bucks and Knicks face off once again in the second game of the home - and - home series , with the meeting taking place Friday night in Milwaukee .


Anthony Davis posted 40 points , 18 rebounds , two assists and three blocks over 29 minutes , before being forced from the contest with a left hip injury sustained after a flagrant - 2 foul by the Knicks ' Kyle O'Quinn . Buddy Hield was the only other starter with double - digit scoring , posting 11 points . Jrue Holiday and Dante Cunningham had matching nine - point tallies . Tyreke Evans paced the bench with 12 points , while Terrence Jones went for 11 points in a reserve role as well . The Pelicans shot 48 percent overall , and 44 percent from three - point range . Brandon Jennings ' 20 points led the Knicks , while Carmelo Anthony produced 18 . Kristaps Porzingis generated a modest nine points , while Joakim Noah managed just four points but hauled in 10 rebounds . Justin Holiday and Lance Thomas co - led the bench with matching nine - point efforts .

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 96 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . Anthony Davis is used to carrying the load for the Pelicans ( 15 - 24 ) , but Monday 's game was a particularly illustrative example of such . Davis exploded for 40 points , 18 rebounds , two assists and three blocks , impressively draining 14 - of - 22 shot attempts from the field and 11 - of - 12 attempts from the foul line . The All-Star forward may have been too effective for his own good , however , as he was forced from the contest after 29 minutes with a left hip injury sustained after a flagrant - 2 foul by the Knicks ' Kyle O'Quinn . Despite his early exit , as well as the fact that only three other Pelicans players hit double digits in the scoring column , New Orleans still managed the double - digit victory , in large part by shooting 48 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range . Buddy Hield was the only other member of the first unit with double - digit scoring , posting 11 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Jrue Holiday tallied nine points , seven assists , four rebounds and a steal . Dante Cunningham matched Holiday 's point total and added three rebounds and a steal . Tyreke Evans paced the second unit with 12 points , while Terrence Jones went for 11 points in a reserve role as well . The Knicks ( 17 - 21 ) were led by Brandon Jennings , who tallied 20 points in a start over Derrick Rose . He added five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Carmelo Anthony produced 18 points , six rebounds and an assist . Kristaps Porzingis had his hands full on defense against Davis throughout the night , likely leading to his modest totals of nine points , four rebounds , an assist and two blocks . Joakim Noah managed just four points but hauled in 10 rebounds and dished out a pair of assists . Justin Holiday and Lance Thomas led the bench with matching nine - point efforts , with each also adding a rebound . The Pelicans remain in the Empire State for their next contest , which comes on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets . Meanwhile , the Knicks hit the road and make the short trip to Philadelphia for a Wednesday evening date with the Sixers .


The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 104 - 89 , at Madison Square Garden on Thursday . The Knicks ( 18 - 22 ) have n't exactly caught many breaks over the last two - plus weeks , having lost nine of their last 10 . They were on the right side of Lady Luck for a change Thursday , however , as the Bulls ( 19 - 21 ) were without Jimmy Butler and Nikola Mirotic due to illness . The Knicks were a bit on the short - handed side themselves , as Kristaps Porzingis sat out with a sore Achilles . New York was better able to cope with the absence of one of their important pieces , though , as Carmelo Anthony stepped up to deliver a game - high 23 points , and Joakim Noah posted a 12 - point , 15 - rebound double - double against his former teammates . The Knicks also played stellar defense , holding the visitors to respective 40 percent and 17 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . In Butler 's absence , it was Dwyane Wade who paced the Bulls , tallying 22 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Taj Gibson registered a near double - double with 12 points and nine boards . Robin Lopez totaled 10 points , seven rebounds and a pair of blocks . Paul Zipser drew the start in Butler 's stead and contributed seven points , five rebounds and two assists . Jerian Grant totaled 14 points , four assists , three rebounds and a steal to lead the bench , while Cristiano Felicio offered 13 points , five boards and a block over 24 minutes in a reserve role . Anthony added nine rebounds , six assists and a steal to his aforementioned scoring total . Derrick Rose checked in behind him on the starting five with 17 points , four boards and three assists . Mindaugas Kuzminskas mustered 19 points , four rebounds , an assist , two steals and a block to lead the second unit . Kyle O'Quinn supplied a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and four blocks in just 17 minutes off the bench . The Bulls head back home for a Saturday afternoon showdown with the Pelicans , while the Knicks head north of the border to tangle with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon .

Carmelo Anthony stepped up in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis to deliver a game - high 23 points . Mindaugas Kuzminskas mustered 19 points to lead the second unit , while Derrick Rose checked in behind him with 17 points . Joakim Noah posted a 12 - point , 15 - rebound double - double against his former teammates , and Kyle O'Quinn supplied a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double in just 17 minutes off the bench . The Knicks also played stellar defense , holding the visitors to respective 40 percent and 17 percent success rates from the field and three - point range . Dwyane Wade 's 22 points paced the Bulls , who played without Jimmy Butler ( illness ) . Taj Gibson registered 12 points , Robin Lopez generated 10 , and Paul Zipser contributed seven points , five rebounds and two assists in Butler 's stead . Jerian Grant ( 14 points ) and Cristiano Felicio ( 13 points ) led the second unit .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks , 108 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday afternoon . Both teams came into the game with notable changes to their respective starting lineups . Atlanta ( 24 - 17 ) gave Dwight Howard the afternoon off for rest , which slid Paul Millsap over to center and Thabo Sefolosha to power forward , as Mike Muscala was unavailable due to an ankle injury suffered Sunday . Meanwhile , the Knicks ( 18 - 24 ) replaced Courtney Lee with Ron Baker at the two - guard spot , and brought Mindaugas Kuzminskas into the starting five as well with Lance Thomas unavailable due to a broken orbital bone and possible concussion brought about by a Jonas Valanciunas elbow a day prior . Carmelo Anthony shifted to power forward in place of Kristaps Porzingis , who was once again absent due to his sore Achilles . The personnel shifts did n't affect the quality of play in the least , and in fact , may have enhanced it . The two teams engaged in an entertaining back - and - forth battle that was n't decided until the final seconds , when a Joakim Noah shot attempt failed to find the net . Dennis Schroder , who had endured a rough couple of games coming in to Monday , had given the Hawks what would be their final margin of victory with a 25 - foot three - pointer jumper with 22 seconds remaining . A revitalized Schroder led Atlanta with 28 points overall , a total he supplemented with three rebounds and three assists . Tim Hardaway , Jr. checked in second with 20 points , four assists , three rebounds and a steal . Millsap was effective at the five , posting 17 points , seven rebounds , six assists , three steals and three blocks . Kent Bazemore followed up a strong Sunday showing with 16 points , six rebounds , five assists and a steal . Kris Humphries got extra run off the bench with Muscala out and led the second unit with 14 points , seven boards , an assist and a steal . The Knicks were paced by Carmelo Anthony , who went off for 30 points , seven rebounds , two assists and a steal . Derrick Rose followed with a near double - double consisting of 18 points , nine assists , four rebounds , a steal and a block . Kuzminskas supplied 14 points , five rebounds , two assists and a pair of steals . Noah registered a modest seven points but hauled in 17 boards , while also providing three assists , two blocks and a steal . Justin Holiday led the bench with 11 points and four rebounds . The Hawks continue on the road and next head to the Motor City , where they 'll face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night . The Knicks make the short trip to Boston to tangle with the Celtics that same evening .

Dennis Schroder 's 28 points led the Hawks , and his three - pointer with 22 seconds remaining ended up being the game - winning basket . Tim Hardaway , Jr. checked in second with 20 points , while Paul Millsap drew the start at center for Dwight Howard ( rest ) and posted 17 points , seven rebounds , six assists , three steals and three blocks . Kent Bazemore followed with 16 points , and Kris Humphries led the second unit with 14 points . Carmelo Anthony 's 30 points led New York , and Derrick Rose followed with a near double - double consisting of 18 points , nine assists , four rebounds , a steal and a block . Mindaugas Kuzminskas supplied 14 points while starting for Lance Thomas ( orbital ) . Joakim Noah registered seven points and hauled in 17 boards , but missed a game - winning shot with two seconds remaining . Justin Holiday paced the bench with 11 points .


The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks 103 - 100 Thursday at Madison Square Garden . Coming off maybe their most impressive win on the season , a road victory against the Celtics , the Knicks ( 19 - 25 ) had an opportunity to really step out of a funk and get on the right track at home . However , John Wall and the Wizards ( 23 - 19 ) ended up being too much for New York on their own home floor . Wall finished with a team - high 29 points , 13 assists , five rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes . Otto Porter Jr. continued his hot streak as well , posting 23 points and six rebounds while going a scorching - hot 6 - of - 10 from behind the arc . As a team , all things were clicking offensively from the Wizards , with the team as a whole shooting 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three as they notched their fourth straight victory . As for the Knicks , it was a disappointing result , especially with the return of Kristaps Porzingis from an Achilles injury . The Latvian came off the bench to score 15 points in 29 minutes , but it was Carmelo Anthony that really kept the team in the team . Anthony finished with a game - high 34 points on 13 - of - 27 shooting on top of 10 rebounds , while Derrick Rose had his second straight solid game , as he finished with 20 points . In the end , however , it was New York 's inability to hit an outside shot that ultimately led to their demise , as they made just seven of their 24 attempts from long range ( 29 percent ) . Up next , the Wizards will look for their fifth straight win against the Pistons on Saturday , while the Knicks will remain home Saturday to take on the Suns .

Otto Porter Jr. has quietly been one of the most effective 3 - point shooters in the entire NBA so far this season , as he shooting an impressive 45 percent from long range . But over the past three weeks , Porter has been shooting better than he has all season . During Thursday 's 23 - point performance against New York , Porter did most of his damage from long range , shooting 6 - of - 10 from behind the arc . Now , in his last three contests , Porter has made 15 of his 23 3 - point attempts , giving him an incredible mark of 65 percent . That effective shooting from downtown has led to him averaging 20 points per game in that three - game stretch , making for one of Porter 's most effective stretches of the season - - a season that may be the breakout year the Wizards have been waiting on since drafting the Georgetown star No . 3 overall .


The Phoenix Suns defeated the New York Knicks , 107 - 105 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night . Although both teams entered the game with losing records , they engaged in an exciting and tightly - contested offensive affair through three quarters . Both defenses clamped down in the final 12 minutes , however , and the Knicks ( 19 - 26 ) held a tenuous 105 - 102 edge with 1:32 remaining . That 's when the Suns ' Devin Booker went to work , draining two free throws to bring Phoenix within one , and then vaulting them back into the lead with a 24 - foot three - point jumper with 31 seconds left . Carmelo Anthony subsequently failed to pull the win out of the Knicks at the buzzer when his 25 - foot three - point attempt failed to find the net . Booker 's 26 points led the way for the Suns ( 14 - 29 ) , a total he supplemented with two assists , a rebound , a steal and a block . Eric Bledsoe followed with 23 points , seven assists , five rebounds and a block . Rookie Marquese Chriss contributed 15 points , five boards , three steals and a block . Tyson Chandler generated a modest nine points but hauled in 16 boards . P.J . Tucker paced the bench with 15 points , three rebounds , two assists and three steals , while Brandon Knight was productive as well with 11 points , five rebounds , two assists and a steal . Anthony paced the Knicks with a game - high 31 points , seven rebounds , six assists and a steal . Derrick Rose was right behind him with 26 points , five assists and three rebounds . Kristaps Porzingis managed 14 points , two assists and a rebound . Courtney Lee celebrated a return to the starting lineup with 13 points , four boards , three assists and a block . Joakim Noah went scoreless over 20 minutes but did haul in 15 boards , dish out three assists and haul in a block . The Suns visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening , while the Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening as well .

Devin Booker 's 26 points led the way for the Suns , and his three - pointer with 31 seconds left propelled Phoenix to their final margin of victory . Eric Bledsoe followed with 23 points , while rookie Marquese Chriss contributed 15 . Tyson Chandler generated a modest nine points but hauled in 16 boards . P.J . Tucker paced the bench with 15 points , while Brandon Knight was productive in a reserve role as well with 11 points . Carmelo Anthony paced the Knicks with a game - high 31 points , but his missed three - pointer at the buzzer sealed New York 's fate . Derrick Rose was right behind him with 26 points , and Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 14 . Courtney Lee celebrated a return to the starting lineup with 13 points , while Joakim Noah went scoreless over 20 minutes , but did bring in 15 boards .