Towns Leads Knicks to Victory Over Bulls, Extends Winning Streak
By 247sports.news Staff
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a 105-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, marking the team’s second straight win. Towns recorded a dominant double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds.
Key Moments Seal the Deal
The Knicks overcame a late challenge from the Bulls, with Towns scoring six consecutive points down the stretch after Chicago briefly took the lead. Mikal Bridges added a crucial 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining, and Jalen Brunson sealed the win with a pair of free throws.
“There’s no excuses,” Towns said. “We’re professionals. We’ve gotta come out here and do our job. Our fans expect it. The city expects us to play with tenacity. Tonight, I thought we did a good job of not making excuses and getting the job done.”
Karl-Anthony Towns
Statistical Leaders
- Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 28 points, 11 rebounds
- Jalen Brunson (NYK): 19 points, 9 assists
- Landry Shamet (NYK): 16 points
- Guerschon Yabusele (CHI): 11 points, 13 rebounds
- Matas Buzelis (CHI): 15 points
Bulls Continue to Struggle
The loss extends the Chicago Bulls’ losing streak to nine games – their longest skid since January 2019. The Bulls are clearly in a rebuilding phase, with several players operating on minutes restrictions and key veterans recently traded.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many consecutive wins do the Knicks have?
- The Knicks have won two consecutive games.
- What is the Bulls’ current losing streak?
- The Bulls are currently on a nine-game losing streak.
- How many points did Karl-Anthony Towns score?
- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points.
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