Knicks Dominate Bulls 136-96: Game Recap (April 4, 2026)
The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 in New York on April 4, 2026. The victory was a decisive blowout that saw the Knicks lead by as many as 47 points.
Key performances
OG Anunoby led New York with 31 points. He shot 9-for-15 overall and hit 7 of 10 from long range.
Mitchell Robinson added 17 points and 11 rebounds. He was perfect from the floor, making all seven of his attempts after being inserted into the starting lineup.
All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson finished with 17 points and 10 assists. For Chicago, Collin Sexton scored 19 points in defeat.
Injury note
Robinson started after All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns did not play. Towns was sidelined with a right elbow impingement.
Game flow
The Knicks jumped to a 38-16 first-quarter lead. New York opened the game with an 18-0 run during that stretch.
Chicago missed 10 shots and committed five turnovers in the early run. New York then dominated the second quarter 40-25.
The teams went to halftime with the Knicks leading 78-41. The margin never shrank and the rout continued through the fourth quarter.
Standings and streaks
The win improved New York to 50-28 on the season. It secured a third consecutive 50-win campaign for the franchise.
The Knicks had not recorded three straight 50-win seasons since the 1991-92 through 1993-94 stretch. That earlier era included a loss in the 1994 NBA Finals to Houston, followed by another 50-win season the next year.
The Bulls dropped their sixth straight game and have lost 10 of their last 12. The final score read 136-96 in favor of New York.
Next games
- Chicago hosts Phoenix on Sunday night.
- New York visits Atlanta on Monday night.
This Game Recap was prepared by Filmogaz.com on April 4, 2026. The Knicks’ dominant performance emphasized their playoff readiness heading into the final stretch.
