New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings: preview and player stats (Jan 8, 2027)

Regular season10:00 PM

Golden 1 Center · Sacramento, CA

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Jalen BrunsonG43.6 FG, 79.1 FT
NYK26.6PointsSAC25.4
Darius Acuff Jr.G41.1 FG, 85.2 FT
Karl-Anthony TownsC10.7 DREB, 3.0 OREB
NYK13.7ReboundsSAC13.2
Domantas SabonisF9.4 DREB, 3.8 OREB
Jalen BrunsonG1.8 TOV, 33.8 MIN
NYK5.7AssistsSAC7.1
Darius Acuff Jr.G3.7 TOV, 37.2 MIN
Josh HartG9 games
NYK1.6StealsSAC1.3
Leaky BlackF8 games
James WisemanC5 games
NYK0.8BlocksSAC1.2
Dylan CardwellC5 games

They have not met this season.

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Precious AchiuwaOut· back Nov 15Report updated · Nov 13, 4:25 PM
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Achiuwa (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. Achiuwa is sitting out Friday for the first time this season due to left ankle soreness, and he can be deemed day-to-day going forward. His absence likely paves the way for Keegan Murray to re-enter the starting lineup after opening 2026-27 as the Kings' starting power forward.
Ben SimmonsOut· back Oct 1Report updated · Oct 18, 8:00 PM
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Simmons underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Simmons had a quality preseason, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 17.4 minutes per contest (two games). The 30-year-old was on track to suit up for the Kings on opening night, though those plans were halted after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice. Now, Simmons will focus on rehab. However, it's unknown what the future holds regarding his career in the NBA. Reported out for season.
Maxime RaynaudOut· back Nov 15Report updated · Oct 11, 3:00 PM
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Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando. Raynaud is expected to be re-evaluated soon, though he can be considered week-to-week until the Kings offer an update on his status. Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa will likely continue seeing increased burn in Raynaud's absence.

Key players · NYK: New York Knicks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Jalen Brunson	33.8	26.6	2.9	5.7
OG Anunoby	32.7	16.0	5.1	2.3
Karl-Anthony Towns	31.6	21.1	13.7	3.7
Josh Hart	30.0	7.3	6.7	3.8
Landry Shamet	25.5	9.3	1.8	2.0

Key players · SAC: Sacramento Kings key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Darius Acuff Jr.	37.2	25.4	3.8	7.1
Domantas Sabonis	34.4	14.5	13.2	5.8
Zach LaVine	33.0	21.4	3.3	2.8
De'Andre Hunter	32.5	14.3	4.6	1.4
Keegan Murray	28.2	10.2	3.2	1.6

New York Knicks: New York Knicks: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 13	@ IND	Lost 104–106	−7.5, did not cover	218.5, went under
Nov 11	vs CLE	Lost 107–115	−4.5, did not cover	221.5, went over
Nov 10	vs MIL	Won 117–85	−15.5, covered	221.5, went under
Nov 7	@ CLE	Won 109–97	−4.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 4	vs CHI	Won 135–105	−11.5, covered	234.5, went over

Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 13	vs POR	Lost 107–120	+10.5, did not cover	229.5, went under
Nov 10	vs ORL	Lost 100–107	+5.5, did not cover	222.5, went under
Nov 8	vs MIA	Lost 108–114	+11.5, covered	235.5, went under
Nov 6	vs SAS	Lost 109–124	+17.5, covered	231.5, went over
Nov 4	vs LAL	Lost 103–116	+12.5, did not cover	233.5, went under