Jalen Smith Suffers Hard Fall, Ruled Out for Rest of Knicks Game
- On Wednesday, the New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden, evening their record at 4-4. Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his 33 points in the first quarter.
- The Knicks tied a franchise record with 84 points in the first half, signaling a dramatic turnaround after a difficult 0-3 start. Coach Mike Brown emphasized focusing on the 'little things' to improve.
- New York shot 50.6% from the floor with OG Anunoby scoring 18 points and Bridges adding seven. This performance follows recent scrutiny regarding Bridges' shooting struggles at 30.8% overall.
- During the defeat, Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith exited with a hand injury following a hard fall. The Bulls did not reveal an official diagnosis as trade rumors link him to the Golden State Warriors.
- The team is considering extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Deuce McBride, and Tyler Kolek. Landry Shamet's $24 million contract prompts discussions about potential cap space for these moves.
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Matas Buzelis played a solid game for Atlanta in the NBA on Thursday night, but his Chicago Bulls (1-7) suffered another setback.
NBA: Knicks match franchise record with 84-point first half, hammer Bulls
Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his 33 points in the first quarter Wednesday night as the host New York Knicks got to .500 for the first time this season by routing the Chicago Bulls 135-105.
Clarin
Independent EspañolBrunson led with 33 points New York's triumph over Chicago, consolidating his positive streak after a complicated start.New York equaled his score record in one half, with an advantage that reached 44 points, securing dominance from the first quarter.
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Enid News & EagleN.Y. Knicks 135, Chicago 105
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Knicks, Jalen Brunson explode in decimation of Bulls to reach .500 mark
Jalen Brunson saw red and gouged the Bulls. Then his teammates feasted on the carcass. Brunson dropped 22 of his 33 points in the first quarter of a 135-105 Bull-dozing Wednesday night at MSG, an emphatic victory that will, at least temporarily, quiet the criticisms of New York’s sputtering offense to start their title defense.
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