New York Knicks get big win, completing home and home sweep over Chicago Bulls, and keeping Bulls from making headway in playoff picture.
- New York Knicks 106 (30-43)
- Chicago Bulls 94 (36-35)
- NBA, Final, Box Score
- Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
The New York Knicks completed their home and home against the Chicago Bulls, taking the finale at the Garden 106-94.
Carmelo Anthony had a big game, leading all Knicks scorers with 26 points. Kristaps Porzingis had a double-doubt—19 points, 10 rebounds—and the Knicks kept the Bulls from making any headway as they try to crack the top-8 in the playoff picture in the East.
The Bulls only had one lead in the game; 8-7 in the first quarter. New York used an 18-8 run to take charge early.