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Knicks enjoy history-tying 84-point first half in dominant win
The New York Knicks scored 84 points in the first half of a 135-105 win over the Chicago Bulls, tying the franchise record for points in a half. The performance marked a sharp turnaround from their slow starts and gave them their most complete showing of the season so far.
The previous 84-point first half came against Philadelphia in 1988, when the Knicks lost 137-135; Wednesday’s total was also their highest in any half at the current Madison Square Garden. They shot 62.5 per cent from the field and 50 per cent from three-point range before half-time, with Jalen Brunson scoring 26 points and OG Anunoby adding 18. New York made 24 of 26 first-half free throws and led by 32, allowing all five starters to rest for the fourth quarter.
In short
- The Knicks tied their franchise record with 84 first-half points.
- They beat the Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden.
- A 32-point half-time lead let all five starters rest in the fourth.
Explained simply
The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls are teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the top professional basketball league in the United States. A game is played over four quarters, and teams score by making shots from the court or free throws awarded after certain fouls.
The Knicks play at Madison Square Garden in New York, while the Bulls are based in Chicago. Jalen Brunson is a leading scorer for New York, and OG Anunoby is another key player; a team’s points in a half can show how effectively it is attacking and defending over that stretch.
The Knicks and Bulls have a long history as NBA teams, and their games are part of the league’s regular season. Records for points scored in a half offer a way to compare a team’s performance with its own past, while the final result contributes to its season record.