Knicks breeze by Kings to snap three-game skid in first win without Jalen Brunson

SACRAMENTO — The Knicks didn’t just win their first game since Jalen Brunson’s sprained ankle.They dominated the Kings.In their first double-digit victory in almost a month, New York’s offense was humming behind a balanced attack.It got rejuvenated performances from Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Miles McBride in a 133-104 breeze Monday night at the Golden 1 Center.Each starter dropped at least 15 points, with Towns leading all scorers with 26.

Anunoby was a force with 24 points, eight assists and seven boards.McBride dropped 21 points with seven assists.

Hart rediscovered his 3-point host, burying 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.He had been off from long range for weeks, citing his persistent knee pain as a hindrance.But two days off between games worked wonders.The Knicks (41-23), who snapped a three-game losing streak Monday, led by 15 after the first quarter and 26 after the third.

The win never seemed in doubt.Apparently the key to winning without Brunson is community contribution.“The challenge is you’re not going to replace Jalen individually,” coach Tom Thibodeau said.

“We understand that.We have to do it collectively.”Three nights earlier, they looked utterly lost offensively against the Clippers.

The team hoped that a practice Sunday and shootaround Monday would correlate to a better understanding of how to play without Brunson.It worked out.“For sure it helps a lot,” Towns said.“Just to get our minds right and to be able to adjust what we need to so we can maximize the talent this team has.

So next man up mentality.”The Knicks had a clear scheduling advantage.The Kings (33-31) played an overtime loss the night prior in Los Angeles to the Clippers, then flew back home for the back-to-back.

The Knicks had two days off — which they mostly spent in sunny L.A.— and arrived in Sacramento rejuvenated.They took a double-digit lead for good late in the first quarter, with McBride as the engine in a perfect first 12 m...