The Chicago Bulls (37-40) clinched a hard-fought 108-100 win against the New York Knicks (45-32), with Javonte Green delivering a career-high performance of 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Ayo Dosunmu contributed 24 points, while DeMar DeRozan added 20 points and 10 assists for the Bulls’ triumph.
Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 16 points and 13 rebounds, providing crucial support for Chicago.
Despite Jalen Brunson’s 35-point effort for the Knicks, the Bulls maintained control to secure the win. Miles McBride provided support to Brunson with 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
Chicago overcame setbacks, including injuries to Coby White and Alex Caruso, to outlast the Knicks in a thrilling matchup.
The victory keeps the Bulls in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, leading Atlanta by a game and positioning them to host a play-in game if they finish with identical records.
The game saw some contentious moments, including an ejection for the Knicks’ Josh Hart after an accidental kick to Green’s head.
