With that in mind, for the matchup of the game, we look to the big men in the middle as the league's top rebounders face off in New York. Season Stats: Karl-Anthony Towns is thriving in New York, with career-highs in rebounding and three-point percentage.

New York and Sacramento face off in non-conference action. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists in his seventh triple-double of the season and the Kings beat the Nets​ 110-93 on Monday.

OG Anunoby scored 33 points, Josh Hart added 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in his sixth triple-double of the season, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 143-120 on Saturday night.

Sabonis has been playing off the charts the past two seasons, but this year has taken his offensive game to another level. While Sabonis has shown he can dominate a game similar to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, the Kings star has also expanded his arsenal with a new-and-improved three-point shot.

On the losing side, Domantas Sabonis had the umpteenth triple-double of his career with the Kings, as the Lithuanian center dropped 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in the defeat.

The Knicks achieved a 143-120 win over the Kings, with Anunoby scoring 33 points and Hart reaching a triple-double.

New York is dominating one of the toughest stretches on their schedule and Josh Hart is building a serious All-Star resume.

A well-rested New York Knicks team crushed the travel-weary Sacramento Kings, 143-120, Saturday night (Sunday Manila time) at the Madison Square Garden for their third straight win.

The New York Knicks leaned on a strong fourth quarter to rout the Sacramento Kings 143-120. New Yor led 72-67 at halftime before dominating the second half 71-53.

The NBA All-Star Game reserves will be announced Thursday night on TNT. The game is scheduled Feb. 16 in San Francisco's Chase Center.