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Knicks Top Bulls as Towns Records 39th Double-Double

Karl-Anthony Towns notched his NBA-leading 39th double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds, helping the New York Knicks defeat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 for their second straight victory.

The Knicks overcame an 18-point deficit to secure the win, with Mikal Bridges hitting a crucial 3-pointer with 27 seconds left. Jalen Brunson contributed 19 points and nine assists, while Landry Shamet added 16 points for New York.

The Bulls suffered their ninth consecutive defeat, their longest skid since January 2019. Chicago played without injured guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, both acquired at the trade deadline.