3rd Quarter Report
The Knicks are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a 101-95 lead against the Bulls.
The Knicks came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls
Current Records: New York 46-32, Chicago 37-41
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: MSG Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $62.00
What to Know
The Bulls will be in front of their home fans on Tuesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the New York Knicks at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The Bulls might want some stickum for this game since the team gave up 21 turnovers on Sunday.
The defenses reigned supreme when the Bulls and the Magic played, rewarding bettors who took the risk on the low 212.5-point over/under. The Bulls took a 113-98 bruising from the Magic. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chicago in their matchups with Orlando: they’ve now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, the Knicks have not done well against the Bucks recently (they were 1-9 in their previous ten matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Sunday. The Knicks walked away with a 122-109 win over the Bucks.
It was another big night for Jalen Brunson, who scored 43 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Donte DiVincenzo, who went 8 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 3 assists.
Chicago’s defeat dropped their record down to 37-41. As for New York, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 46-32.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Bulls haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (they’re ranked third in turnovers per game overall). However, it’s not like the Knicks struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 12.2. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash…
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