nba Game Recap
Bulls Down New York 118-117 - Match Report
Chicago got 33 points from Zach LaVine en route to a 118-117 victory over New York on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 225.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Chicago got 25 points from DeMar DeRozan and another 21 points from Nikola Vucevic. DeMar DeRozan contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Vucevic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
New York got 44 points from RJ Barrett in a losing cause and another 29 points from Julius Randle. Jalen Brunson contributed 9 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle had 12 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break losing 60-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 47-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Rockets. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.