Knicks Vs Bulls: Karl-Anthony Towns Takes Over Late in 105-99 Escape
The Knicks Vs Bulls matchup ended in a 105-99 victory as Karl-Anthony Towns took over down the stretch, scoring seven of his team’s final 11 points to help the Knicks escape. The result carried immediate ramifications for both clubs: a confidence-building win for the Knicks and a deeper slide for a Bulls team already signaling a rebuild.
Game recap: Knicks 105, Bulls 99
The scoreboard read 105-99 in favor of the Knicks, but the final minutes defined the contest. The Bulls led by eight in the second quarter and still held a one-point edge with under three minutes remaining in the fourth. Towns then asserted himself, delivering seven of the Knicks’ last 11 points and swinging the game momentum.
Knicks Vs Bulls: Late sequence that sealed it
The result felt in doubt until Mikal Bridges buried a corner 3-pointer with 26 seconds left. The shot came off an assist from Jalen Brunson, who kicked out the pass to his wide-open teammate, producing a six-point cushion that proved decisive. That sequence capped the Knicks’ late push and bluntly ended the Bulls’ comeback hopes.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ two-way night
Towns paced the Knicks with 29 points and 11 rebounds, both team highs, and finished back in the double-double column. He connected on five of nine three-point attempts and collected three steals, earning defensive player of the game honors from the coaching staff. His late scoring burst and defensive impact were singled out by coach Mike Brown, who said, "Our guys just found a way, " and added that Towns was not only a double-double threat but "great for us defensively. "
Supporting cast — Brunson and Bridges
Jalen Brunson chipped in 19 points and nine assists, orchestrating much of the offense and setting up the final play that led to Bridges’ corner triple. Bridges’ late shot shifted the margin from precarious to comfortable and underscored the Knicks’ ability to close out a tight contest despite travel and fatigue challenges.
Bulls’ struggles and roster shake-up
The Bulls fell to 24-34, dropping their ninth straight — their worst skid since 2019 — a stretch that signals a clear direction of bottoming out. Three of Chicago’s starters were operating on minutes restrictions and missed most of the fourth quarter. In addition, three veteran players, including Coby White and Nikola Vucevic, were shipped off before the trade deadline, leaving the roster in transition.
Guerschon Yabusele’s start for Chicago
Guerschon Yabusele, who had been phased out of the Knicks rotation earlier this season and traded before the deadline, started at center for Chicago. He produced nine points and eight rebounds in the first half and finished with 11 points and 13 boards in 30 minutes, providing one of the more consistent performances for the Bulls on a difficult night.
Travel, fatigue and final context
The Knicks arrived under less-than-ideal circumstances, having played a late-night thriller the previous night with an 8: 30 p. m. tipoff against the Rockets and then flown across a time zone to play in the Midwest. Despite the back-to-back schedule and travel, the Knicks managed to grind out the win, largely on the strength of Towns’ late push and Bridges’ go-ahead 3.
Outlook and immediate implications
The Knicks improved to 37-21 and earned a hard-fought victory that showcased late-game execution from key pieces. The Bulls, at 24-34, slide deeper into a losing streak amid roster turnover and minutes restrictions for starters. Further developments for both teams are unclear in the provided context; details may evolve as rosters settle and health statuses change.
