[Game] 45/82: Kings @ Knicks 25 JAN 2025, 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Sacramento Kings 23-21 (10-9 away) @ New York Knicks 29-16 (14-8 home)
25 January 2025, 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York​

Game Preview:
Knicks Kick Off Homestand Against Resurgent Kings (NBA.com)

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Broadcast: NBA League Pass (NBC Sports California)
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

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Injury Report (as of 1pm ET):
Kings:
De'Aaron Fox - QUESTIONABLE (thumb)

Knicks:
Josh Hart- QUESTIONABLE (knee)
Mitchell Robinson - OUT (knee)


Referee Assignments:
Marc Davis (#8 - Crew Chief), Sean Corbin (#33), Tyler Ricks (#95) - Fifty-eight years combined experience



Mister Slim Says: Sacramento will be looking to even up their road trip with a win in the Big Apple, where they are not favored. Despite showing heart and fighting back in the second half, the Kings were again crippled by a slow start. An absolute commitment to defense is going to be needed to pull off the upset tonight. De'Aaron Fox, who has been trying to play through a hand injury for some time, is listed as questionable, but participated at shootaround and is reportedly expected to play.

 

[GWD]

The Kings can endure a slow start if the focus in the first quarter is to make the opponent have a slow start rather than hope that the starters all hit their shots.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

The Kings can endure a slow start if the focus on the first quarter is to make the opponent have a slow start rather than hope that the starters all hit their shots.

Touché.

 

[Caccia]

Slow down Brunson and Towns, slow down the Knicks. They average 26 and 25.1 points per game, respectively.

I sincerely hope that Fox does not play, for his own sake, but also to limit Sacramento turnovers.

 

[Turgenev]

I was surprised how much was in Central Park. Like, it wasn't just a park/ space for nature, but instead had a different feature around every corner. That's different to how we do most parks down here.

 

[bball_nomad]

Central Park is unique indeed. I like Long Island too. Not the houses or residents, but the beach. Just leave all the insanity of NY behind and go to the ocean. Swim, walk... I still remember how Concords were taking up to the sky while myself just enjoying sunny day and blue waters.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Looks like the Kings left Jonesy in Denver; guess it'll be Draper on the call tonight.

 

[chief bromden]

Why is MSG not an option? I love MSG probably way more than I should. Outside of that, I'll go Central Park.

Go Kings!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Slow down Brunson and Towns, slow down the Knicks. They average 26 and 25.1 points per game, respectively.

I'm going to disagree with part of this: slow down Brunson and Hart. Big Sawfty will try to go for 50 and lose.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Why is MSG not an option?

[Stugotz]

It's my list.

[/Stugotz]

 

[kingsfan_4Life]

I like the Kings odds much better in this game vrs the Nuggets. No excuse for not being rested tonight.

 

[TheMobb]

The fact that we are playing the Knicks at home and Vegas only giving 4.5 points speaks volumes

 

[Warhawk]

I learned something new today:

Is the Statue of Liberty technically in New Jersey waters?

It is fed by the Hudson River. Is the Statue of Liberty in New York or New Jersey? Liberty Island is federally owned, but it's considered an exclave of New York and technically part of Manhattan. It's surrounded by the waters of New Jersey.

 

[Caccia]

Looks like Fox will start, bent or sprained fingers and all.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I really hate watching Brunson play and it’s gonna pee me off the whistle he gets compared to fox or anyone we have

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Exhibit # 29,873 why we need to just eliminate the jump ball in the NBA and move to a possession arrow, with the first possession determined by a coin toss.

 

[The_Jamal]

Crazy that's just a no-call on that Domas drive. I don't get it.

 

[The_Jamal]

Gotta take note. They're calling nothing in the paint when they get hit.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I swear the Knicks are falling on every possession, but you gotta play through it

 

[fansinceday1]

I hope the team realizes they just aren’t gonna get the calls tonight.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Gonna be a long night for Sacramento, if they're calling it like that.

 

[gunks]

Crazy that's just a no-call on that Domas drive. I don't get it.

No blood no foul when it comes to Domas. Sometimes it's some blood no foul!

 

[The_Jamal]

Keegan playing so damn well. Looks very confident on O

 

[Sluggah]

Will be curious to see how the DC Kings respond to this style of “reffing”

 

[The_Jamal]

Keegan best player for the Kings so far tonight. Usually, bodes well for the rest of the game when he starts off strong.

 

[Caccia]

Looks like Fox will start, bent or sprained fingers and all.

Fox is 0-2. Let's see if that changes.

 

[Caccia]

Will be curious to see how the DC Kings respond to this style of “reffing”

I would not be surprised if Coach Christie draws a technical or even is ejected if it becomes blatant later in the game.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

McBuckets sighting

 

[The_Jamal]

Woah, McBuckets leaping Huerter in the rotation?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Woah, McBuckets leaping Huerter in the rotation?

And Lyles, apparently.