Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 27, 2026

A 62-point first quarter set the tone for an unexpectedly sluggish second half. Sacramento's DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points in the Kings' 87-103 loss to New York, but the early offensive fireworks gave way to a defensive grind that pushed the combined total far below expectations. After that explosive opening period, the pace ground to a halt: Q2 combined for just 41 points, Q3 another 41, and Q4 only 46—a stark cooling from the initial 62. The first half's 103 combined points outpaced the entire second half's 87, foreshadowing a defensive struggle that neither team could ignite.

New York leaned on Jalen Brunson's 28 points and 4 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 11 rebounds to anchor the defense. Mikal Bridges chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Sacramento countered with depth: Russell Westbrook posted 14 points and 5 assists, and Domantas Sabonis tallied 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Yet DeRozan's offensive brilliance couldn't overcome the collective scoring drought. The combined final of 190 landed 35.5 points under the 225.5 market total, a dramatic miss that reflected the game's bifurcated rhythm. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.