The Kings defeated the Knicks 121-94 on Friday night, marking their first win of the season against an Eastern Conference foe.

Sacramento had been 0-28 against the East heading into the battle at Madison Square Garden.

"From the standpoint of knowing that our guys have been battling all year, gone through what we've gone through, and regarding being in the Garden and the tradition here and the spirit that these guys played [with], it's a very good ballclub here we beat tonight," Sacramento coach Kenny Natt said. "To see these guys really step up to the challenge, coming in here at the end of a road trip, it's monumental."

Kevin Martin led the Kings with 30 points on 9-for-15 shooting.