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Bulls embarrassed in New York as rookie Caleb Wilson gets soft benching

NEW YORK – It feels a little different for Josh Giddey.Like both he and the Bulls offense are taking steps towards progress. Baby steps, but steps.All but meaningless on nights like Wednesday, however, when the defense was so non-existent from…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:13 AM
Bulls embarrassed in New York as rookie Caleb Wilson gets soft benching
Key Things to Know
  • Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson was benched for the fourth quarter after a five-point outing against the Knicks.
  • The Chicago Bulls suffered a 135-105 blowout loss against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
  • New York tied a franchise record by scoring 84 points in the first half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Bulls suffered an embarrassing 135-105 defeat against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter benched rookie Caleb Wilson for the entire fourth quarter following a poor five-point showing, citing issues with the No. 4 pick's offensive play, defensive effort, and negative body language as the team dropped to 1-7 on the season.

New York dominated from the opening tip, tied a franchise record with 84 first-half points, and received 22 first-quarter points from Jalen Brunson. For Chicago, Josh Giddey contributed 10 points and six assists, attempting to build offensive momentum despite the team's ongoing defensive struggles.

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