The Knicks barely escaped the Bulls, pulling out a 113-111 win in overtime. Josh Giddey led the way for Chicago with 27 points and 16 rebounds, while All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 32 points and 18 rebounds to take the Knicks over the hump.

The Knicks returned from the All-Star break on Thursday night with a 113-111 win over the Chicago Bulls to begin the second half of the season on a high note.

According to the Bulls on X , Williams received a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Williams was selected fourth overall by the Bulls in the 2020 NBA Draft. Now in his fifth season with the franchise, he has never really had his breakout campaign so far.

The Chicago Bulls went into the All-Star break on a four-game losing streak, and now have to face the New York Knicks in their first game post-vacation. The Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 36-18 record,

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks return to game action on Thursday night after a mid-season All-Star break. The Bulls and Knicks have met twice this season. The Bulls came out on top both times,