Knicks Close Out Second Straight Win
The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 116-100, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening.

The Knicks got out to a strong start but the Bulls kept it close and trailed by two points after one quarter. The Bulls turned it up a notch in the second and outscored the hosts, 31-25, to take a four-point lead into the break. The hosts turned the tide in the third and outscored the Bulls by 12 points in the frame to push ahead to an eight-point advantage heading to the final frame. The Knicks kept the momentum through the fourth and confidently closed out their second straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Bulls.

Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 35 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Jalen Brunson followed up with 31 points, three rebounds and 13 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein totaled 10 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 28 points, three rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, in 39 minutes. Coby White followed up with 26 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a block, while Andre Drummond totaled 13 points, 16 rebounds, two steals and a block.

The Bulls (15-21) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hornets on Friday. The Knicks (19-15) take on the 76ers in Philly on Friday.
Posted on: 1/3/2024 8:25 PM
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