Through 3 Quarters
The Chicago Bulls are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they've been expecting. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the New York Knicks 75-74.
Chicago has been led by small forward DeMar DeRozan, who so far has 23 points along with five rebounds. One thing the Bulls have working against them is foul trouble: Javonte Green, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso have all picked up some fouls.
New York has been relying on the performance of power forward Julius Randle, who has 27 points in addition to five boards.
The Knicks haven't lost 75% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this season, so a victory here would be refreshing.
Who's Playing
New York @ Chicago
Current Records: New York 9-7; Chicago 11-5
What to Know
After five games on the road, the Chicago Bulls are heading back home. They will take on the New York Knicks at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at United Center. The Bulls have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with New York and are hoping to record their first win since February 1st.
Chicago didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Denver Nuggets this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 114-108 victory. It was another big night for Chicago's shooting guard Zach LaVine, who had 36 points in addition to five boards.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 47-47 at the half for New York and the Houston Rockets this past Saturday, but New York stepped up in the second half for a 106-99 victory. Among those leading the charge for the Knicks was shooting guard Alec Burks, who shot 6-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 20 points and five steals.
The Bulls are the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (7-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
The wins brought Chicago up to 11-5 and New York to 9-7. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Chicago ranks fourth in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 46.70% on the season. But the Knicks have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 43%, which places them third in the league. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
- TV: MSG Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $90.00
Odds
The Bulls are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
New York have won 14 out of their last 21 games against Chicago.
- Oct 28, 2021 - New York 104 vs. Chicago 103
- Apr 28, 2021 - New York 113 vs. Chicago 94
- Feb 03, 2021 - New York 107 vs. Chicago 103
- Feb 01, 2021 - Chicago 110 vs. New York 102
- Feb 29, 2020 - New York 125 vs. Chicago 115
- Nov 12, 2019 - Chicago 120 vs. New York 102
- Oct 28, 2019 - New York 105 vs. Chicago 98
- Apr 09, 2019 - New York 96 vs. Chicago 86
- Apr 01, 2019 - New York 113 vs. Chicago 105
- Nov 05, 2018 - Chicago 116 vs. New York 115
- Mar 19, 2018 - New York 110 vs. Chicago 92
- Jan 10, 2018 - Chicago 122 vs. New York 119
- Dec 27, 2017 - Chicago 92 vs. New York 87
- Dec 09, 2017 - Chicago 104 vs. New York 102
- Apr 04, 2017 - New York 100 vs. Chicago 91
- Jan 12, 2017 - New York 104 vs. Chicago 89
- Nov 04, 2016 - New York 117 vs. Chicago 104
- Mar 24, 2016 - New York 106 vs. Chicago 94
- Mar 23, 2016 - New York 115 vs. Chicago 107
- Jan 01, 2016 - Chicago 108 vs. New York 81
- Dec 19, 2015 - New York 107 vs. Chicago 91
Injury Report for Chicago
- Javonte Green: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
- Nikola Vucevic: Out (Covid-19)
- Patrick Williams: Out (Wrist)
Injury Report for New York
- Taj Gibson: Out (Groin)
- Mitchell Robinson: Out (Concussion)