Kings vs. Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Sacramento Kings (18-33) play against the New York Knicks (27-27) at Madison Square Garden Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday January 31, 2022 Sacramento Kings 37, New York Knicks 50 (Q2 03:25) What’s the buzz on Twitter? New York Knicks @ …

The Sacramento Kings (18-33) play against the New York Knicks (27-27) at Madison Square Garden

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday January 31, 2022

Sacramento Kings 37, New York Knicks 50 (Q2 03:25)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ev steals it 👉 AB seals it pic.twitter.com/yjowpwN9UU8:27 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield with his third triple. Kings down 49-35. – 8:25 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Kings are about ready for this road trip to be over. – 8:25 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We call him Sky Miles, but this month we’re calling him MVP! ✈️
▫️Led the team in both scoring (21.3 PTS on 53% shooting) and rebounding in January
▫️20+ PTS in 10 of 15 GP in January
▫️Career-high 38 PTS at NYK
▫️4 double-doubles this month
@Kia | @Miles Bridges pic.twitter.com/qqmFLTt4K28:22 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Obi oops are something special 🤩 pic.twitter.com/4QO3O7Hdgc8:21 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
#Kings coach Alvin Gentry: Julius Randle’s fiery #Knicks moments coming ‘from good place’ nypost.com/2022/01/31/alv… via @nypostsports8:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes is 1-for-4 from the free throw line. – 8:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Knicks lead Kings 31-23 after 1Q. Davion Mitchell has an early 9 points. 5 points for Moe Harkless. Fournier leads all scorers with 16. – 8:06 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ev had it goin’ in the first 🔥
📊 16 PTS | 6-7 FG | 4-5 3P pic.twitter.com/QKieFkijcl8:06 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Kings 31-23.
• Fournier 16 pts, 4-5 3Ps
• Robinson 4 & 7
• Randle 5-3-2
• Mitchell 9 pts – 8:03 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Evan Fournier sur le feu – 8:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Evan Fournier has 16 points on 6/6 field and 4/4 from 3 in the first quarter. Kings just left him wide open. Again. – 8:01 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ju comin’ through 🚂💨 pic.twitter.com/lqYki126Jl8:01 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Good grief, Fournier. 4-for-4 from deep in the first quarter. He has 16 points already. – 8:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield with a 3-ball after a couple of misses. Kings need his scoring tonight in New York. – 8:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
A Moe Harkless triple. That’s new. – 7:57 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Rowan ➡️ getting us goin’. pic.twitter.com/jzEcpezddf7:57 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Really good play from Randle. Fournier is on fire — 5-for-5 — and Randle made sure to get it to him and go right into pick-and-roll. When Kings sent two defenders at Fournier, Randle made the quick pass to the corner. Knicks could use him as a short-roll playmaker more. – 7:55 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Kings defense = chicken soup for a struggling team’s soul – 7:55 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings are getting dominated on the glass early. 23-13 Knicks. – 7:54 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
If it’s trade deadline audition night, Evan Fournier is 4-for-4, 2-for-2 from 3 to start the game. – 7:50 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: @Chris Herring tells 1990s Knicks stories galore from his fantastic book “Blood in the Garden,” then @Tim MacMahon brings the trade deadline scoop on the Mavs and Jazz:
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Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Seth Curry just flipped the ball into the basket while heading to the bench for this timeout. He hasn’t found his shot since coming back from ankle soreness. He’s 0-of-5 tonight after going 3-for-10 Saturday against Sacramento. – 7:48 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
nope, we’re still not over the fit. pic.twitter.com/t8e18K0G3l7:44 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Basically a must-win for the Knicks against the reeling, De’Aaron Fox-less Kings. Five game west coast road trip ahead. Need this one. – 7:43 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Great. Knicks are facing the Kings which means @Steve Popper will tell us on press row no less than 5 times that he liked Haliburton in the draft. – 7:42 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell drills a triple to open the scoring 3-0 Kings. – 7:41 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
LET’S GO KNICKS! – 7:41 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Sneakily important game for the Knicks tonight. No Fox for the Kings and after this one, they have the Grizzlies at home, then five out West against competitive-to-great teams. – 7:41 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
save the best drip for last on the road trip. pic.twitter.com/mpWDatBgzk7:11 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
New York City legalized sports betting and the streets don’t know how to act 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/mssRgJs3xi7:02 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kings say De’Aaron Fox (left ankle soreness) is out versus NY. – 7:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report at New York Knicks – 1/31:
De’Aaron Fox (left ankle soreness) – OUT – 7:01 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Sac coach Alvin Gentry, who coached Randle in New Orleans, said “He’s a pretty emotional guy but it comes from a good place.” – 6:10 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
De’Aaron Fox is not playing for the Kings because of a sore ankle. – 6:09 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters:
Davion Mitchell
Tyrese Haliburton
Harrison Barnes
Moe Harkless
Richaun Holmes – 6:09 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says De’Aaron Fox will be out again vs. the New York Knicks tonight after missing the past four games due to left ankle soreness. Fox has been out since Jan. 19. – 6:02 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
De’Aaron Fox out tonight against the Knicks, Alvin Gentry says. – 6:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox is out again tonight against the Knicks after missing previous four games with left ankle soreness. – 6:02 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Look at Haliburton’s fit walking into MSG for Kings-Knicks. pic.twitter.com/mKsRlCTXbc5:59 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Same Knicks starters, Tom Thibodeau says:
Kemba Walker
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson – 5:49 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Same starters for Knicks, says Thibodeau – 5:48 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks starting the same way tonight. Same lineup at least. – 5:48 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i’ve defaulted to “the kings need to do something, anything, already” for a while but surrendering any draft equity for grant would definitely feel like the wrong “something, anything” – 5:15 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
It’s essential to get rest 😴
@Davion Mitchell, @Robert Woodard, @newanimprovedJR, and members of the Kings training staff share how they prioritize sleep and recovery with @mattressfirm. pic.twitter.com/PWeq1ounIr5:00 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Howard Beck will join me on tomorrow’s Locked On Kings Podcast. – 5:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sunday Musings: No simple route to fixing Kings kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/sunday-musin…4:35 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
United Center announced plans to build two-story Fan Duel sportsbook adjacent to atrium. No mention of timeline. Wrigley Field sportsbook is Draft Kings, won’t be surprised if more are on the way, but remains to be seen if fans will chose in-person over making bets on their phone – 4:03 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
While @Katy Winge and I were interviewing DeMarcus this afternoon, I asked Boogie if he had a favorite Malone story from SAC.
Boogie: “Woooh, definitely can’t tell that on camera.”
Me: “Alright, a second favorite.”
Boogie: “We’re going to skip the top-five.” – 3:50 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version! Among the talking points, 4 of the next 5 games for the Lakers are Blazers (2x), Clippers, Knicks. Crazy to say in January, but these are, not hyperbole, must win.
youtube.com/watch?v=yzAC-B…3:40 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
A chance for Knicks tickets, a mattress, and more.
Click the link below for an opportunity to win big! – 3:30 PM
Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 – 3:02 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Wishing everyone a Happy Year of the Tiger! #LunarNewYear
新春贺岁 | 🎨: doh_ah_deer/IG pic.twitter.com/AToiYuzwhE2:15 PM