New York Knicks 101, Sacramento Kings 112
NBA · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings defeated New York Knicks 112–101 on 2026-01-14 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:56 swung win probability 45% → 71%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 17 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 101 |
| Sacramento Kings | 32 | 24 | 40 | 16 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:56 swung win probability 45% → 71%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q1 17-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 9:56 (win probability 45% → 71% for the home side).
- Shot 43.0% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 32-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 8–0 | Q1 9:56 | 45% → 71% |