# Knicks, Jalen Brunson explode in decimation of Bulls to reach .500 mark

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/knicks-jalen-brunson-explode-in-decimation-of-bulls-to-reach-500-mark/
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:31:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T04:23:46+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/sports/knicks-explode-in-beatdown-of-bulls-to-reach-500-mark/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Knicks beat the Bulls 135-105 to reach 4-4.
- Brunson scored 33 points, 22 in the first quarter.
- New York tied its franchise record with 84 first-half points.

## Summary

The Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden, producing their most complete performance of the season so far. The win took New York to 4-4 and may ease concerns about its slow start on offence as reigning champions.

Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including 22 in the first quarter, as the Knicks tied a 38-year-old franchise record with 84 first-half points. They led by 37 in the second quarter and shot 63 per cent before half-time; Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby scored 18. New York has won four of its last five games and next visits Cleveland on Saturday.

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