The Knicks and Kings have been two of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season and the league has taken notice.
Thursday's matchup between New York and Sacramento was originally scheduled to be an NBA League Pass gem, but the league decided to flex the contest to the national TV stage. And rightfully so.
The Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, just recently seeing their nine-game win streak snapped by the Hornets.
Julius Randle has been a revelation compared to last season, averaging 25.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists without missing a single game (67) for the Knicks.
As for the Kings, the two-headed monster of All-Stars Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox has been too much to handle. Thanks to that pairing, Sacramento owns the best offensive rating in the NBA, scoring 118.6 points per 100 possessions.
The Kings have won six of their last seven games and suddenly find themselves tied with the Grizzlies for second place in the Western Conference.
Will the Knicks bounce back with a win or will the Kings "light the beam" and stay hot? The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into this game below.
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What channel is Knicks vs. Kings on?
- Date: Thursday, March 9
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Knicks vs. Kings will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Knicks vs. Kings start time
- Date: Thursday, March 9
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Knicks vs. Kings will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9. The game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Knicks schedule 2022-23
Here are New York's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 9 | at Kings | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 11 | at Clippers | 4 p.m. | — |
| March 12 | at Lakers | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 14 | at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 18 | vs. Nuggets | 1 p.m. | — |
Kings schedule 2022-23
Here are Sacramento's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 9 | vs. Knicks | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 11 | at Suns | 9 p.m. | — |
| March 13 | at Bucks | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 15 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 16 | at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | — |
