Last night, the New York Knicks (45-32) clawed back from a deep hole to beat the Sacramento Kings in New York City. Twenty-four hours later, they appeared at the United Center to battle the Chicago Bulls (37-40). Beforehand, Jalen Brunson (foot soreness) Josh Hart (sprained wrist), and OG Anunoby (elbow) were all listed as probable. Each suited up to give the Knicks the most complete roster they can hope for with Julius Randle out, but after a grinder last night, they looked less like Knickerbockers and more like Somnambulists.
Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls to a sizzling start while New York managed a paltry 17 first-quarter points.