Robinson, Randle Lead Knicks Past Bulls
NEW YORK (AP) — Reserve Mitchell Robinson had a career-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Julius Randle added 22 points and 10 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 125-115 on Saturday to snap a six-game losing streak.
RJ Barrett finished with 19 points and Taj Gibson had 17 points and eight rebounds in his return after missing his last game due to back spasms.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 29: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks smiles as he runs out the clock in the final minute of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on February 29, 2020 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-115. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Zach LaVine scored 26 points and Coby White chipped in 22 off the bench for the Bulls, who have lost their last two games and 10 of 11.
New York led by as many as 17 points early in the third quarter before Chicago cut the lead to two to start fourth quarter.
Bulls reserve Daniel Gafford’s dunk made it 110-105 with 3:56 left before New York went on a 9-2 run, including seven points from Randle, to take a 119-110 lead with 2 minutes to play.
New York took advantage aa 66-53 halftime lead after Chicago missed its last six shots.
Thaddeus Young put the Bulls up 51-50 with 3:43 left in first half before the Knicks went on 16-3 run, scoring nine straight to close out the second period. Barrett shot 7 for 8 from the field and finished 17 points in the first half.
New York outscored Chicago 76-60 in the paint.
TIP-INS
Bulls: Wendell Carter Jr., who was out since Jan. 6 due to a high ankle sprain, returned to the lineup. The 20-year-old started at center and finished with six points in 18 minutes. …. Reserve forward Denzel Valentine returned to action after missing seven consecutive game because of a left hamstring injury.
Knicks: Frank Ntilikina played for the first time after missing his last three games due to a sore groin. He had four points and four assists in 17 minutes. … Dennis Smith Jr. did not play after suffering a concussion Thursday night in Philadelphia. He will be held out of the next two games.
UP NEXT
Bulls: Host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Knicks: Continue their five-game homestand by hosting the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
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March 01, 2020 at 06:25AM
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