New York erased a six-point deficit with a 43-point fourth quarter to beat Chicago 133-127.
New York turned a six-point deficit into a 133-127 win, outscoring Chicago 43-31 in the fourth after trailing 96-90 through three quarters. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points on 13-of-25 shooting, including 6-of-10 from three, plus 1 rebound, 7 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 13 rebounds and 5 assists, with 1 steal, 0 blocks and 4 turnovers. OG Anunoby had 23 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 1 turnover, while Jordan Clarkson added 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 0 blocks and 0 turnovers. Landry Shamet chipped in 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting, with 1 rebound, 5 assists, 0 steals, 2 blocks and 0 turnovers. Chicago’s Norman Powell scored 30 on 10-of-15 shooting, adding 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 4 turnovers. Caleb Wilson added 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover; Jalen Smith had 17 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and 0 turnovers, while Matas Buzelis scored 17 with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4 turnovers.
Key Performers
Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 38 PTS, 7 AST, 2 STL; 13-25 FG Norman Powell, Bulls: 30 PTS, 2 AST, 1 STL; 10-15 FG Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: 19 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST; 7-14 FG
Standings Impact
New York improves to 2-3, while Chicago drops to 1-4.
DYMA Insight
The fourth-quarter surge decided it: the Knicks overcame a six-point hole by scoring 43 in the final period.