The New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings, 112-99, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening.

The Knicks (14-13) came out of the gates hot, forging a 36-22 lead through one and adding another two points to their advantage by halftime. The Kings (14-11), which were missing De'Aaron Fox (foot) for a second straight contest, only managed to make a three-point dent in their deficit the rest of the way, with both offenses shutting down during a fourth quarter in which only 36 total points were scored.

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 20 points, adding 12 rebounds and four assists. Keegan Murray furnished 18 points and seven boards. Kevin Huerter supplied 17 points, six assists, five boards and two steals. Harrison Barnes posted 15 points, two rebounds and two assists. Malik Monk registered 12 points, four boards, one assist and one steal.

R.J. Barrett and Julius Randle co-led the Knicks with 27 points while adding nine and eight rebounds, respectively. Barrett added six assists, three steals and two blocks. Jalen Brunson registered 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mitchell Robinson and Immanuel Quickley generated matching 12-point efforts while pulling down nine and four rebounds, respectively.

The Kings remain on the road and visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, while the Knicks visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night as well.