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New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Knicks (6-4) visit the Sacramento Kings (1-9) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks.

NBAFriday, January 8, 2027

New York Knicks6-4

10:00 PM ETJan 8, 2027

Sacramento Kings1-9

DateJan 8, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueGolden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

Team comparison

New York KnicksSacramento Kings

Points per game

110.6

109.1

Points allowed per game

102.3

122.4

6-4Record1-9

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Pacific Division

2-2Road record / home record0-5

WWWWLLast 5LLLWL

W4StreakL3

Team stats

New York KnicksSacramento Kings

W4StreakL3

Points Against

102.3

122.4

6-4Last Ten Games1-9

Points Per Game

109.9

109.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.3

40.7

Assists Per Game

26.1

25.2

Blocks Per Game

4.3

3.1

Steals Per Game

7.3

7.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.2

1.3

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.8

17.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

Josh Hart G · Illness

Out

Sacramento Kings

Maxime Raynaud C · Knee - Dislocated

Out

Ben Simmons G · Achilles - Surgery

Out

Recent form

New York KnicksWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85

Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 103-90

Oct 30, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 93-98

Sacramento KingsLLLWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Miami HeatL 108-114

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 109-124

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 103-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Dallas MavericksW 115-100

Oct 31, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesL 105-136

Season series

Series starts 1/8

Mar 17, 2027SAC 0, NY 0

Jan 8, 2027NY 0, SAC 0

Team pages

New York Knicks
Schedule, roster and stats

Sacramento Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings?

The game is on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.

What are the records of the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings?

New York Knicks: 6-4. Sacramento Kings: 1-9.

Who is injured for New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Knicks: Josh Hart. Sacramento Kings: Maxime Raynaud, Ben Simmons. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings played?

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.

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