Knicks Face Kings in Key NBA Matchup Monday Night

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The New York Knicks will be aiming to break a three-game losing streak as they take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. ET in a pivotal NBA regular season matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The game will be broadcast live on NBA TV and can also be streamed with various platforms offering free trials.

Currently holding a 40-23 record, the Knicks are positioned third in the Eastern Conference, while the Kings sit at 33-30, ninth in the Western Conference. New York most recently dropped a game to the Los Angeles Clippers, 105-95, and is now trying to regain momentum as the playoffs approach. Meanwhile, the Kings are coming off a narrow overtime loss to the Clippers, 111-110. The Knicks previously defeated the Kings, 143-120, in their last meeting on January 25.

New York is looking to improve on their 19-12 record on the road, having shown resilience in close contests with a 6-1 record in games decided by three points or fewer. The Kings, on the other hand, have a 16-14 home record and average 26.9 assists per game, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. Much of Sacramento’s success comes from Domantas Sabonis, who leads the team with an impressive 6.2 assists per game, though he is out due to a hamstring injury.

The offensive strategies of both teams may play a crucial role in this matchup. The Kings are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, slightly higher than the 47.3% average opponent shooting percentage allowed by the Knicks. Conversely, New York boasts an impressive shooting percentage of 48.8%, which is 2.1% higher than what the Kings’ opponents have managed.

Key players in the spotlight include Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan for the Kings, with LaVine averaging 23.9 points and 4.4 assists per game this season. DeRozan has averaged 24.4 points over his last ten games. For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to lead the charge, contributing 24.2 points and 13.3 rebounds per game, while OG Anunoby has been hitting 2.2 three-pointers per game in recent outings.

In the last ten games, the Kings have fared well with a 6-4 record, averaging 119 points, 46.8 rebounds, and showing strong defense with 28.5 assists and 7.5 steals. In contrast, the Knicks have recorded a 5-5 record, averaging 111.8 points, but allowing opponents an average of 118.1 points.

Injury reports show the Kings without Jae Crowder (back), Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), and Malik Monk (toe). The Knicks are dealing with the absence of Ariel Hukporti (knee), alongside Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson, who are both day-to-day with ankle injuries.

As the game approaches, odds favor the Knicks by 2 points, with an over/under set at 221 points. Predictions indicate the Knicks are the most likely winners, holding a 57% chance of overcoming the Kings based on analytics from the Dimers NBA model.

Fans can tune into the game on NBA TV and regional networks, including MSG and NBC Sports California Plus. The matchup promises a compelling narrative with playoff implications as teams vie for position in the final stretch of the regular season.