Jalen Brunson’s 22 first-quarter points kickstart Knicks’ 135-105 smackdown of Bulls

Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 33 points in the opening quarter to lead the New York Knicks to a dominant 135-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. New York surged to an 84-53 lead by halftime, matching the franchise record for most points scored in a first half. The win marked New York's third consecutive victory and their fourth win in five games.

OG Anunoby contributed 18 points, converting 11 first-half free throws, while Karl-Anthony Towns posted his eighth straight double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks' bench also provided strong support with 53 combined points, led by 10 points each from Jordan Clarkson and Dalton Knecht, the latter making his team debut. New York next faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.