Bulls vs Knicks
Sun, Feb 22
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(24 - 33)
99
-
105
Knicks
Knicks
(36 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 99 |
| Knicks | 25 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 105 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Guerschon Yabusele
CHI | #28 | F
11
13
1
Karl-Anthony Towns
NYK | #32 | C/F
28
11
2
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Knicks are poised to extend Chicago's eight-game losing streak by exploiting a depleted Bulls backcourt and a porous defense that ranks near the bottom of the league.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is missing key scorer Jaden Ivey due to a knee injury and likely Anfernee Simons, leaving them severely short-handed at guard.
- • The Knicks' defense has tightened significantly with OG Anunoby back, allowing only 112.0 points per game compared to the Bulls' 120.5.
- • Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns present a mismatch nightmare for a Bulls defense that ranks 27th in the NBA.
- • Chicago enters this contest with zero momentum, having lost eight straight games including a sloppy 23-turnover performance against Detroit.
- • New York holds a significant advantage on the boards, boasting a +4.2 rebounding margin that will limit Chicago's second-chance opportunities.
- • The Bulls must protect the ball and get a high-efficiency game from Josh Giddey to overcome the massive talent disparity.
