Chicago Bulls Edge New York Knicks 124-123 in Thrilling Comeback Game

The Chicago Bulls secured a dramatic 124-123 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The game was marked by a stunning comeback by the Knicks and a nail-biting finish.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 31 points, while Colby White contributed 22 points, including the decisive three free throws with just three seconds left in the game. White was fouled by Josh Hart on a 3-point attempt and made all three free throws to seal the win for the Bulls[2].

The Knicks, fueled by Karl-Anthony Towns‘ season-high 46 points and 10 rebounds, staged a remarkable comeback. After trailing by 22 points in the third quarter, the Knicks embarked on a 17-0 run to close the gap and eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson‘s late-game heroics, including a stepback jumper and a driving layup, kept the Knicks in contention until the very end[2][4].

The final seconds of the game were chaotic, with Brunson’s potential game-winner rimming out at the buzzer after White’s free throws gave the Bulls the lead. Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls, while Brunson finished with 24 points and Mikal Bridges scored 20 for the Knicks[2].

The win brings the Bulls to a 5-7 record, while the Knicks drop to 5-6. The game highlighted the resilience and determination of both teams in what was an intense and thrilling matchup[6].