Josh Giddey led Chicago with 21 points (7-of-10 FG, 4-of-5 from three), 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds. For New York, Jalen Brunson was the top scorer with 14 points, adding 4 assists, and Mikal Bridges chipped in 13 points, including several key three-pointers.
The Bulls shot an impressive 56.8% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc, outpacing the Knicks’ 46.9% and 40% respectively. Both teams were even on the boards with 22 rebounds each, but New York struggled with turnovers, committing 8 to Chicago’s 3.
Karl-Anthony Towns tried to keep the Knicks in contention, scoring on a driving layup to cut the deficit, but the Bulls maintained control thanks to timely shooting and strong team defense. Chicago’s dominance was reflected in win probability metrics, which hovered above 80% throughout the second half.
Despite the Knicks’ solid play from Brunson and Bridges, they dropped to 2-3 for the season and 0-3 on the road. Notably, the Knicks’ offensive rating (ORTG) for the season stands at 112.1 (24th in the league), while their defense (DRTG) ranks 11th.
On the injury front, the Bulls were without Coby White (expected back November 4) and Zach Collins (returning November 16), but played with a full rotation otherwise. No injuries were reported for the Knicks.
This matchup continues a competitive history between these franchises. In their previous February 2025 meeting, Karl-Anthony Towns posted 32 points and 18 rebounds, while Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists as the Knicks edged the Bulls 113-111, highlighting the ongoing rivalry. Full game stats and highlights are available on the NBA’s official site.
With this win, Chicago solidifies its position atop the group and looks ahead to the next stage of the NBA Cup. For New York, Jalen Brunson remains the offensive leader, but the team needs to improve its road form and defensive consistency to compete for postseason play. For more on player stats and team standings, visit the Chicago Bulls Basketball-Reference page.