Jalen Brunson delivered a commanding performance to lead the New York Knicks past the Chicago Bulls 133-127 on Wednesday night, securing the team’s second consecutive victory. The Knicks, who had lost their first three games of the season, erased a significant second-half deficit to take control of the game. Brunson finished with a game-high 38 points and seven assists, providing the offensive spark needed to turn the tide against a resilient Chicago squad.
New York overcomes a 19-point deficit and key injuries to snap a three-game losing streak.
The win was built on a balanced attack from New York’s supporting cast, despite early concerns regarding player health. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 23 points. Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet chipped in 18 and 14 points, respectively. Although Towns appeared to hurt his left wrist in a collision with Noa Essengue and Shamet twisted his right ankle during a dunk, both players returned to the court after brief visits to the locker room, ensuring the Knicks maintained their depth and momentum.
Chicago’s fourth loss in five games was highlighted by a strong effort from Norman Powell, who scored 30 points on efficient 10-for-15 shooting. Caleb Wilson added 20 points, and Matas Buzelis reached the 2,000-point career milestone with 17 points. However, the Bulls’ lead of as many as 19 points in the second half evaporated as New York executed a decisive 10-2 run in the fourth quarter. Clarkson opened the stretch with a turnaround jumper, and Brunson capped the sequence to make the score 124-114 with 3:45 remaining, effectively sealing the win for the Knicks.
Source: Yahoo Sports
