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Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns’ Late Game Surge

Posted on by Lisa Kachuk
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21
Feb

The New York Knicks, facing an even more depleted roster after the All-Star break with Josh Hart sidelined due to a knee injury, managed to secure a gritty 113-111 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden.

Despite missing key players like OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a stellar performance, overcoming a poor shooting start (2-for-15 in the first half) to finish with 32 points and 18 rebounds. He scored 20 points in the third quarter and added six more in overtime.

Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surg
Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surg

Jalen Brunson contributed 22 points, with 18 of those coming in the first half. Miles McBride stepped up with a season-high 23 points, along with three steals and three blocked shots. Mikal Bridges also played a crucial role, particularly with a game-saving block on Nikola Vucevic at the end of regulation, forcing overtime.

Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the team’s resilience, stating, “Whatever’s in front of us, we just have to find a way to get it done.” He acknowledged the team’s shorthanded situation and the tight margin of error.

Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surge
Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surge

The Knicks, currently third in the Eastern Conference, are now preparing for road games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics.

The Knicks trailed early but used a 20-7 run in the second quarter to take a 50-43 halftime lead.Towns found his rhythm in the third quarter, scoring 9 of 11 field goals, helping the Knicks maintain a narrow lead.Mikal Bridges and rookie Ariel Hukporti made key defensive plays in the fourth quarter.The Bulls rallied, but the Knicks responded with clutch shots from Bridges and McBride.Brunson’s late jumper tied the game, and Bridges’ block sent it to overtime.In overtime, McBride’s 3-pointer and Towns’ scoring surge gave the Knicks a decisive lead.Vucevic’s missed shot at the buzzer sealed the Knicks’ victory.

The Knicks displayed remarkable determination and teamwork, overcoming significant absences to secure a hard-fought win.

Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surgee
Knicks Defeat Bulls in OT After Towns Late Game Surgee

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