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The New York Knicks (49-32) and Chicago Bulls (39-42) will play their last regular-season game in a Sunday matinee at Madison Square Garden.
Friday night, the Knicks prevailed here, defeating the fierce Brooklyn Nets squad. The Bulls, meanwhile, defeated the Wizards by a narrow margin, 129 to 127. Chicago has won five of their previous 10 games and two in a row (Detroit, Washington).
Out of their three prior meetings with the Bulls, New York has prevailed twice. On April 9, the Knicks defeated the Bulls 128-117, with Jalen Brunson leading the way with 45 points.
Chicago Bulls have triumphed in consecutive games. The Washington Wizards were recently defeated 129-127 away at Capital One Arena while playing on the road. Adama Sanogo scored 22 points, Jevon Carter scored 20, and Javonte Green scored 24 points.
The NY Knicks won their most recent game at home, 111-107. They had won four straight games at Madison Square Garden against the Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Brunson led the team in scoring with thirty points and eleven assists. He made ten field goals. Seven two-pointers and three three-pointers.
The Knicks prevailed in their previous meeting between these two clubs at United Center. defeating the Bulls 128–117 in the score. The Knicks have triumphed six times in the last ten meetings between the two clubs.
The New York Knicks secured a 111:107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in their recent game, led by Jalen Brunson's 30-point performance and Josh Hart's contribution of 16 points. Currently positioned third in the Eastern Conference standings, they hold a commendable record of 49-32.
This season has been quite promising for the New York Knicks, although setbacks like Julius Randle's season-ending injury tempered initial optimism. Despite this setback, their defensive prowess, a longstanding trademark, has remained solid. Additionally, the infusion of offensive talent, particularly through standout performances by Jalen Brunson averaging 25 points per game, has been noteworthy. While hopes were high for Bojan Bogdanovic's impact, his performance has yet to meet expectations. Their aspiration to secure the second spot hinges on both winning their upcoming game and the Milwaukee Bucks losing theirs, as Milwaukee currently holds that position.
Looking ahead to their next match, the New York Knicks anticipate maintaining their standard performance level, which should suffice against a struggling opponent beset by injuries and defensive vulnerabilities. Consequently, the Knicks' offensive capabilities may take center stage.
In contrast, the Chicago Bulls clinched a narrow 129:127 victory over the Washington Wizards, propelled by strong performances from Javonte Green with 24 points and Adam Sanogo with 22 points. Presently occupying ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 39-42, the Bulls find themselves in a rebuilding phase this season.
Despite boasting star players such as Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls have failed to meet expectations, largely due to a barrage of injuries that have plagued their campaign. Their defensive shortcomings, ranking among the league's worst, have exacerbated their struggles, necessitating improvement in this area moving forward.
Facing the New York Knicks, the Bulls find themselves as clear underdogs, given the evident quality disparity and their lack of contention for postseason positioning. Their inevitable participation in the play-in tournament irrespective of the game's outcome raises questions regarding their motivation, which must be at peak levels if they harbor hopes of securing a victory.
Chicago has their sights set on Tuesday, as that's when they'll hit the play-in tournament clash against the Atlanta Hawks in the 9 versus 10 matchup. Sunday's game at Madison Square Garden holds minimal significance for them; I doubt we'll witness any of the primary players logging substantial minutes, and the oddsmakers concur, evident in the spread set at a significant 15.5 points. Nonetheless, the Bulls' substitutes are primed for action, having recently triumphed over Washington 129-127 on Friday, boasting a 49% field goal rate and shooting 40% from beyond the arc.
Regarding standings, the Knicks' situation remains unresolved. However, one certainty prevails—they cannot plummet below the 3rd seed. A victory coupled with a Bucks' loss could propel them to 2nd place in the standings, potentially pitting them against the Miami Heat in the initial round, a scenario less than ideal. Riding a four-game winning streak, the Knicks clinched a 111-107 win against the Brooklyn Nets, despite being favored by 11.5 points.
