Game Thread: Knicks vs. Bulls, November 13, 2024

Pre-game

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls will tip off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The Knicks are coming off a 112-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, while the Bulls lost 106-98 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Knicks are 6-4 this season, while the Bulls are 5-5. Both teams are looking to improve their records and move up in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are led by Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 20.1 points per game. Brunson is a skilled scorer who can create his own shot and get to the rim. He is also a good passer and can set up his teammates for easy baskets. The Bulls are led by DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 25.6 points per game. DeRozan is a powerful scorer who can get to the rim and finish through contact. He is also a good rebounder and can help the Bulls on the boards. The Knicks and Bulls have a long history of playing each other, and the games are always competitive. The Knicks won the last meeting between the two teams, 118-111, on February 28, 2023. The Knicks are favored to win this game, but the Bulls are a tough opponent and they will be looking to upset the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

In-game

The Knicks and Bulls are playing a close game in the first half. The Knicks are leading 55-53, but the Bulls are within striking distance. The Knicks are getting good production from Brunson, who has 15 points and 5 assists. DeRozan is leading the way for the Bulls with 18 points and 6 rebounds. The game is being played at a fast pace, and both teams are shooting well from the field. The Knicks are shooting 50% from the field, while the Bulls are shooting 48%. The Knicks are looking to extend their lead in the second half, while the Bulls are looking to come back and win the game. The Bulls are starting to make a run in the third quarter. They have cut the Knicks' lead to 75-70 with just over four minutes remaining in the quarter. DeRozan is leading the charge for the Bulls, and he has scored 10 points in the third quarter. The Knicks are struggling to contain DeRozan, and they need to find a way to stop him if they want to win this game. The Knicks are holding on to a slim lead in the fourth quarter, but the Bulls are still within striking distance. The Knicks are leading 90-85 with just over five minutes remaining in the game. Brunson is still leading the way for the Knicks, and he has 25 points and 7 assists. DeRozan is still leading the way for the Bulls, and he has 30 points and 8 rebounds. The game is coming down to the wire, and it is anyone's game. The Knicks are looking to hold on to their lead and win the game, while the Bulls are looking to come back and win the game. The Knicks have won the game 100-95. Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 27 points and 8 assists. DeRozan led the way for the Bulls with 32 points and 9 rebounds. The Knicks are now 7-4 this season, while the Bulls are 5-6. The Knicks will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The Bulls will look to get back on track when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

Post-game

The Knicks' win over the Bulls was a hard-fought victory. The Knicks were able to hold on to their lead in the fourth quarter and win the game by a score of 100-95. Brunson was the star of the game for the Knicks. He scored 27 points and dished out 8 assists. He was able to create his own shot and get to the rim all night long. He also made some big plays down the stretch to help the Knicks win the game. DeRozan was the star of the game for the Bulls. He scored 32 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. He was able to get to the rim and finish through contact all night long. He also made some big plays down the stretch to help the Bulls get back into the game. The Knicks are now 7-4 this season, and they are in a good position to make a playoff run. The Bulls are now 5-6 this season, and they need to find a way to start winning games if they want to make the playoffs.