Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Nov 13, 2024 Box Scores
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls lost to the New York Knicks 108-105 on Wednesday night at the United Center. The Bulls were led by DeMar DeRozan, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds. Zach LaVine added 25 points and Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who had 25 points and 8 assists. RJ Barrett added 20 points and Julius Randle had 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Bulls Struggles
The Bulls have now lost three of their last four games and are 6-6 on the season. They have struggled to find consistency on both ends of the court, and have been particularly poor defensively. The Bulls are allowing opponents to score an average of 115.3 points per game, which is the third-worst mark in the NBA.
The Bulls will need to improve their defense if they want to be a contender this season. They have the offensive firepower to score with anyone, but they need to be able to get stops on the other end.
New York Knicks
The Knicks have won three of their last four games and are 7-5 on the season. They have been led by the play of Jalen Brunson, who has been a revelation since joining the team in the offseason. Brunson is averaging 22.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, and has quickly become one of the most popular players in New York.
Surprising Knicks Season
The Knicks were not expected to be a playoff contender this season, but they have surprised many with their strong start. They have a good mix of young talent and veteran leadership, and they play with a lot of energy and passion. The Knicks are a team to watch this season, and they could be a dark horse to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
The Bulls and Knicks have met twice this season, with each team winning one game. The Knicks won the first meeting in New York on October 27, 2024, by a score of 117-104. The Bulls won the second meeting in Chicago on November 13, 2024, by a score of 108-105.
The Bulls and Knicks are two of the most storied franchises in NBA history, and their rivalry is one of the most heated in the league. The two teams are always competitive when they play each other, and their games are always exciting to watch.