Jalen Smith Suffers Hard Fall, Ruled Out for Rest of Knicks Game
The veteran center was ruled out after a hand injury, and the setback could affect Golden State’s pursuit of him, NBA insider Jake Fischer said.
- On Wednesday, the New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden, reaching.500 for the first time this season. Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his 33 points in the first quarter.
- The Knicks set a franchise record for points in a first half with 84, leading 84-52 into halftime. New York shot 50.6% from the floor and 42.5% from 3-point range to secure the dominant victory.
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby collected 18 points. Jordan Clarkson and Dalton Knecht added 10 points apiece off the bench.
- During the game, Chicago center Jalen Smith suffered a hand injury after a hard fall. The Bulls ruled him out for the remainder of the contest without revealing an official diagnosis.
- The Golden State Warriors are reportedly monitoring Smith as a potential trade target. The injury complicates the trade market, though it remains unclear how the setback will affect ongoing discussions.
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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.
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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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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.The Knicks led 84-52 at halftime as they tied the franchise record...
Warriors Trade Target Suffers Injury Scare In Bulls-Knicks Game
Just as the Golden State Warriors were linked to the Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith, the veteran big man suffered an injury on the same night. On Wednesday (November 4), the Bulls paid a visit to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The home crowd watched Smith take a hard fall after he […]
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