Chicago turned a one-point first-quarter deficit into a 96-90 lead through three, with Norman Powell setting the scoring pace.
New York edged the opening quarter 34-33, but Chicago answered with a 29-22 second to take a 62-56 halftime lead. The teams traded 34 points apiece in the third, leaving the Bulls up 96-90 entering the fourth. Norman Powell leads all scorers with 23 points, shooting 7-for-10 from the field, while Matas Buzelis has added 15. Jalen Brunson has 24 for the Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns has paired 14 points with 11 rebounds.
Key Performers
Norman Powell (CHI): 23 points, 7-for-10 FG Jalen Brunson (NYK): 24 points, 6 assists Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 14 points, 11 rebounds