Chicago answered New York’s narrow first-quarter edge with a decisive second quarter and carries a six-point lead into the break.
New York took the first quarter 34-33, but Chicago swung the game with a 29-22 second quarter to lead 62-56 at halftime. The Bulls are up 64-58 early in the third after both teams scored twice coming out of the break. Jalen Brunson has 18 points for the Knicks, while Norman Powell leads Chicago with 11; Karl-Anthony Towns has added 11 rebounds. After the break, watch whether New York can turn Brunson’s scoring into a push and whether Chicago can protect its second-quarter advantage.
Key Performers
Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 18 points, 7-for-14 shooting Norman Powell, Bulls: 11 points, plus-11 Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: 9 points, 11 rebounds