The New York Knicks moved to 2-1 on their current five-game road trip and got revenge on the Chicago Bulls with a 128-117 win on April 9. The Bulls earned a 108-100 victory in their previous meeting on April 5.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson had 35 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and two steals.
He wasn’t efficient, shooting 46.4% from the floor and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc with five turnovers in the first game.
Brunson was a force in the second-to-last meeting between the two teams this regular season, finishing with 45 points on 54.2% shooting and knocking down seven of his 12 outside looks.
He also served eight assists and three rebounds.
“Hats off to them. They’re very physical, they’re a really good team, they play to their identity,” Bulls guard Coby White told reporters on April 9. “Brunson’s am***.”