For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.

On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks are playing the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson had 23 points, one rebound, eight assists and one steal while shooting 8/14 from the field and 4/5 from the three-point range in his first 30 minutes of playing time.

New York Knicks All-Star Guard Jalen Brunson made franchise history in last night’s 143-120 home victory over the Sacramento Kings. In his 190th game with the New York Knicks, he scored 5,000 career points.