The Chicago Bulls visit the New York Knicks on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. Both teams face injury challenges that could influence rotations and game strategy.
Chicago will be without Zach Collins and Noa Essengue, while Coby White is sidelined with a right calf strain. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable with a left quad contusion, and Julian Phillips is probable with lower back tightness.
Josh Giddey leads the team with 22 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.8 points and 12 rebounds, providing stability in the paint.
Matas Buzelis and Kevin Huerter are contributing offensively with 16 and 14.2 points per game, respectively. Patrick Williams has added 11.6 points and 6.6 assists per contest, while Tre Jones averages 16.2 points and 3 assists off the bench. Depth will be critical for the Bulls if Dosunmu or Phillips misses action.
The Knicks will monitor Mitchell Robinson’s status, who is questionable with a left ankle injury. Jalen Brunson has been the team’s top scorer, averaging 31.2 points per game, and Karl-Anthony Towns is a strong presence inside with 18 points and 12.8 rebounds per contest. Mikal Bridges adds 19 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while OG Anunoby contributes 16.6 points and 6.4 rebounds.
New York has struggled on the road with an 0-3 start away from Madison Square Garden. Health and availability will play a key role as they aim to stop the Bulls’ 5-0 undefeated streak. Chicago, meanwhile, has won all five games, including a 135–125 victory over the Knicks on October 31, relying heavily on Giddey and Vucevic’s production.
