In a thrilling contest at Madison Square Garden, the Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the New York Knicks 124-123 on November 13, 2024. The game was marked by impressive individual performances, particularly from Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 46 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Knicks. The Bulls built a double-digit lead in the third quarter, but the Knicks came roaring back, eventually taking a brief lead in the fourth.
Zach LaVine was pivotal for Chicago, scoring 31 points and making clutch shots to keep the Bulls in control. In the final minutes, LaVine and Nikola Vucevic (who had 19 points and 11 rebounds) played a key role in maintaining Chicago’s edge. The game came down to the wire, with both teams trading baskets before Chicago secured the win.
After the game, LaVine emphasized the team’s resilience in a challenging road environment: “We kept our heads up, made big plays, and didn’t let up when they fought back. Games like this build our character.”
With the win, the Bulls improved to 5-7, while the Knicks fell to 5-6. Both teams are aiming to establish consistency as they look to climb the Eastern Conference standings in the early part of the season.