NEW YORK KNICKS VS. SACRAMENTO KINGS – MARCH 16, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the games from tonight’s slate features the New York Knicks (39-27 SU, 34-31-1 ATS) taking on the Sacramento Kings (38-27 SU, 33-32 ATS).
Here is a look at the current trends for both teams heading into this matchup.
Tipoff
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Where: Golden 1 Center
Location: Sacramento, CA
TV: NBCSCA
New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings – Regular Season Stats & Trends
Can The Knicks Continue Their Recent Surge?
New York Knicks Season Stats:
- Scoring Offense: 112.2 PPG – 22ND
- Offensive Efficiency: 117.4 points per 100 possessions – 13TH
- Scoring Defense: 108.1 PPG – 2ND
- Defensive Efficiency: 113.1 points per 100 possessions – 8TH
The New York Knicks are in the No. 4 spot in the conference playoff race, albeit by a half-game lead over the Orlando Magic. New York has split its last 10 outings and enters this matchup on a two-game winning streak.
This includes a 105-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points on 14-for-30 shooting from the field and 15-for-17 from the charity stripe.
OG Anunoby added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 12 points and five boards.
The New York Knicks have held their opponents under 80 points in three of its last four decisions. Will their defense slow down the high-scoring Kings?
Can The High-Octane Kings Topple The Defensive-Minded New York Knicks?
Sacramento Kings Season Stats:
- Scoring Offense: 118.4 PPG – 7TH
- Offensive Efficiency: 117.7 points per 100 possessions – 10TH
- Scoring Defense: 117.4 PPG – 21ST
- Defensive Efficiency: 116.7 points per 100 possessions – 20TH
The Sacramento Kings have climbed to the sixth spot where they are tied with the Phoenix Suns at 38-27. Sacramento has posted six wins across its last 10 decisions, and like the New York Knicks, they come into this matchup on the wave of a two-game winning streak as well.
In their 120-107 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, multiple players had solid outings. Harrison Barnes led the way with 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc.
De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 21 points and seven assists. Domantas Sabonis – who leads the NBA in triple-doubles finished with 17 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Kings are averaging 122.8 points in their last five games. Can this offense have the same success against the stingy New York Knicks defense?
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