Knicks Defeat Bulls 105-99 Behind Towns' Monster Night

The Knicks traveled to Chicago and secured a hard-fought 105-99 victory on Sunday evening. New York is demonstrating their ability to prevail in both close games and blowouts.

Towns Takes Over

Karl-Anthony Towns performed like a superstar in the paint. The big man scored an impressive 28 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. He shot nearly 59 percent from the floor, making shots from all over the court. Towns also recorded three steals on defense, displaying incredible quickness with his hands as he intercepted passes and created fast breaks. With every basket, Towns showcased why the Knicks are serious championship contenders.

Team Effort Seals Victory

Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense like a skilled conductor leading an orchestra. The point guard contributed 19 points and provided nine assists. He played for 37 minutes, finding open teammates and making astute decisions. Josh Hart filled the stat sheet with 11 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while impressively shooting 80 percent from the field.

Mikal Bridges added 11 points while exhibiting lockdown defense. Landry Shamet ignited off the bench, scoring 16 points thanks to his hot shooting.

Bulls Fight But Fall Short

The Chicago Bulls kept the game competitive for three quarters. They led 53-52 at halftime and remained within striking distance. Matas Buzelis topped the Bulls' scoring with 15 points. Guerschon Yabusele battled hard on the boards, securing 13 rebounds alongside his 11 points. Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith each contributed 12 points before Smith had to leave the game due to a calf injury.

The Bulls played without Anfernee Simons, who was sidelined with a wrist injury. Jaden Ivey also remained out due to knee issues.

Knicks Roll On

New York outscored Chicago 22-21 in the final quarter. The Knicks tightened their defense when it mattered most. With a record of 37-21, they sit third in the Eastern Conference and appear to have bounced back from their struggles earlier in the season.