Sacramento Kings 87, New York Knicks 103
NBA · 2026-01-27 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Sacramento Kings 103–87 on 2026-01-27 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:37 swung win probability 85% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento Kings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 87 |
| New York Knicks | 36 | 16 | 20 | 31 | 103 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:37 swung win probability 85% → 51%.
Why Sacramento Kings lost
- Lost Q4 15-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 0:45 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q1 5:03 | 44% → 74% |
| Sacramento Kings | 9–0 | Q2 0:37 | 85% → 51% |
| New York Knicks | 13–0 | Q4 0:45 | 94% → 100% |