Key Takeaways:
- Jalen Brunson scored 31 points as the New York Knicks halted a three-game slide with a 128-116 win over the Chicago Bulls
- Karl-Anthony Towns posted his fifth double-double of the season with 20 points and 15 rebounds as Josh Hart added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks
- Josh Giddey registered a triple-double for Chicago with 23 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Bulls suffered their first defeat of the season
Game Recap and Scoring Breakdown
The New York Knicks rediscovered their offensive rhythm at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, recording their highest points total of the campaign in a 128-116 victory over the previously unbeaten Chicago Bulls. Jalen Brunson emerged as the focal point with a 31-point effort, driving the Knicks to break their three-game losing run and prevent their first four-game skid since the stretch between 8 February and 14 February, 2024.
NEEDED THAT. pic.twitter.com/RcwEIaDYnk
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 3, 2025
The Knicks entered halftime with an eight-point advantage and continued their momentum in the third quarter, amassing 37 points and sinking 5 out of 10 attempts from beyond the arc. By the close of the third period, New York were up 105-89.
Three-Point Excellence and Bench Impact
Chicago, who previously led the league by restricting opponents to a 3-point shooting accuracy of 30.1 percent, struggled to contain the Knicks’ perimeter attack on the night. New York finished 20-for-42 from three-point range (47.6 percent), including an impressive 13-for-21 (61.9 percent) in the first half. Seven Knicks players made at least two 3-pointers, with Brunson converting 4 of his 11 long-range attempts.
The Knicks’ second unit also delivered a significant contribution, tallying 46 points after managing just 18 bench points per contest during their previous three losses.
| Top Performers | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PT FG | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 31 | 5 | 3 | 4/11 | New York Knicks |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 20 | 15 | 5 | 2/2 | New York Knicks |
| Josh Hart | 14 | 9 | 3 | 1/4 | New York Knicks |
| Josh Giddey | 23 | 12 | 12 | 1/5 | Chicago Bulls |
| Nikola Vucevic | 17 | 14 | 4 | 3/4 | Chicago Bulls |
Bulls’ Unbeaten Run Ends
The loss marked the end of the Bulls’ status as the Eastern Conference’s last unbeaten team, preventing them from achieving their first 6-0 start since the 1996-97 season during the Michael Jordan era. Josh Giddey led Chicago with 23 points, 12 assists, and 12 boards for his first triple-double of the campaign, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Looking Ahead
The Bulls (5-1) return to action at home against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Knicks will face Washington at Madison Square Garden on Monday night as they look to build on their renewed momentum.
