Bulls 124-123 Knicks (Nov 13, 2024) Game Recap

Bulls Win Thriller in New York

The Chicago Bulls escaped Madison Square Garden with a thrilling 124-123 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Zach LaVine led the way for the Bulls with 30 points, followed by DeMar DeRozan with 27 points and Nikola Vucevic with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

RJ Barrett paced the Knicks with 28 points, while Jalen Brunson added 25 points and Julius Randle contributed 24 points.

Bulls' Clutch Plays Down the Stretch

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points. The Bulls took a 10-point lead with just over four minutes remaining, but the Knicks fought back to tie the game with just over a minute to play.

LaVine hit a jumper with 26.2 seconds remaining to give the Bulls a two-point lead.

The Knicks had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Barrett's three-pointer bounced off the rim.

Bulls' Defense Holds Knicks in Check

The Bulls' defense was key in the victory, holding the Knicks to just 42.4% shooting from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.

The Bulls also forced 17 turnovers, which they converted into 23 points.

The Knicks were led by Barrett's 28 points, but the rest of the team struggled offensively. Brunson shot just 8-of-21 from the field, while Randle was 9-of-23.

Bulls Improve to 10-5

With the win, the Bulls improve to 10-5 on the season. They are now tied for second place in the Eastern Conference with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Knicks fall to 8-7 on the season. They are now in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Conclusion

The Bulls' win over the Knicks was a hard-fought victory. The Bulls' defense was key in the win, holding the Knicks to just 42.4% shooting from the field. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 30 points, while DeMar DeRozan added 27 points and Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 15 rebounds. The Bulls are now 10-5 on the season and are tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.