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Towns Leads Knicks Past Bulls 105-99

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his NBA-leading 39th double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds, helping the New York Knicks defeat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.

Town's performance helped the Knicks secure their second consecutive victory. Mikal Bridges hit a crucial 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining, and Jalen Brunson sealed the win with two free throws, finishing with 19 points and nine assists. The loss marked the Bulls' ninth straight defeat, their longest losing streak since January 2019.

Chicago was led by Matas Buzelis with 15 points, while Jalen Smith added 12 before leaving with a calf injury. The Bulls played without injured guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons. New York was also missing center Mitchell Robinson due to ankle injury management.