On Friday, the New York Knicks (47-32) could not recover from a 17-point first quarter and lost 108-100 to the Chicago Bulls (37-42). Tonight, they returned to the United Center for revenge.
The Knicks started strong, tonight, heavily incorporating OG Anunoby in scoring plays while he applied his usual stellar defense, and they won the quarter 36-27. Chicago fought back in the second period, and New York’s lead was 68-62 at halftime thanks to a Donte DiVincenzo buzzer-beater. Despite the Knicks reaching a 17-point lead in the third quarter, they headed into the final frame up 101-95.