Brunson scored 45 points in the win over Portland, his fifth 40-point game of the season. He is the first Knicks player to reach that mark in consecutive games since Carmelo Anthony on February 19 and 21, 2014. Bernard King and Patrick Ewing, both Hall of Fame players, are the other Knicks to do it.
Donte DiVincenzo scored 15 points, while Josh Hart contributed nine points and 12 rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein was a force on the defensive end, blocking five shots and grabbing 14 rebounds, along with seven points. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 21 points and 14 rebounds, completing his 49th consecutive double-double.
De’Aaron Fox contributed 20 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, but was limited to 5-for-19 shooting. Malik Monk scored 18 points from the bench.