Knicks Overwhelm Bulls, Tie Franchise First-Half Scoring Mark

Overview

• Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as the Knicks built an 84-52 first-half lead that tied the franchise mark and stretched to a 44-point advantage in the third quarter.
• The victory was New York’s fourth in five games following an 0-3 start while Chicago has dropped six straight games.
• The 76ers sit atop the East at 8-1 after a 112-106 win over Detroit in which Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds and Tyrese Maxey was limited to 19 points.
• Indiana beat Memphis 107-103 on a late Aaron Nesmith three with Andrew Nembhard scoring 22, and the Grizzlies have lost consecutive games after opening the season 6-0.
• Indiana’s recent results reflect roster strain from injuries, including the absence of Tyrese Haliburton, a factor that has forced short rotations and could affect the team’s consistency going forward.