The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 103-94, at Golden 1 Center on Friday.

There were fives ties and 12 lead changes in this game, with Sacramento riding a 54-40 second half to their victory. In fact, that allowed them to hold the lead for the final 18 minutes of play, with Sacramento getting their lead up to 12 points late in the fourth quarter. The Kings ended up holding the Knicks to just 38 percent from the field and 23 percent from three-point range. In addition, Sacramento had 14 blocks and six steals to New York's two steals and six blocks while winning the turnover battle, 11-6.

The Knicks (8-9) were led by Julius Randle and his 26 points, 15 rebounds and four assists. R.J. Barrett amassed 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Mitchell Robinson recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double on 6-of-8 shooting. Alec Burks led the bench with nine points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Kings (5-11) were led by De'Aaron Fox, tallying 22 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Harrison Barnes collected 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Richaun Holmes generated 10 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks. Marvin Bagley III also had a double-double while Tyler Haliburton led the bench with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks.

On deck for New York is another road game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sacramento was also supposed to play Sunday but that matchup was postponed against the Memphis Grizzlies.