Another strong defensive performance played key in the team’s second victory in as many games, holding New York to 40 percent from the floor – the third straight opponent Sacramento has held in the low-40’s. Sactown’s improving defense allowed the squad to jump out to an early lead, eventually ending the half at a 46-39 advantage.
The third and fourth quarter’s were filled with runs, with Sacramento leading by 19 at one point, and New York pulling as close as two several times in the game’s final minutes. Like many NBA games, it all came down to the last possession, where Carmelo Anthony’s game-winning attempt fell short as time expired, landing the purple and black their ninth victory of the season.