Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Chicago Bulls (14-8) play against the New York Knicks (10-10) at Madison Square Garden Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday December 2, 2021 Chicago Bulls 85, New York Knicks 78 (Q3 03:25) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Fred Katz @ FredKatz Randle …

The Chicago Bulls (14-8) play against the New York Knicks (10-10) at Madison Square Garden

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday December 2, 2021

Chicago Bulls 85, New York Knicks 78 (Q3 03:25)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Randle should yell at Fournier every halftime. – 9:14 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Thibs wins the challenge. Clean block by Fournier. – 9:13 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Back-to-back 20-point games for Vucevic – 9:09 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I’ve been old man yelling at cloud every time I talk about Caruso starting. Night and day when he and Ball are on the court together vs. when they are separated. – 9:09 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
It’s a special kind of doom that can be salvaged only by unexpectedly feisty Evan Fournier defense. And yet, that the type Knicks fans met tonight. – 9:07 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
This is based of a totally proprietary non-empirical algorithm but I feel like the Knicks are usually doing their best when Immanuel Quickley is playing well for them, more so than maybe anyone else on the roster. Almost like a bellwether for them. – 9:07 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Surprised Billy Donovan didn’t insert Alex Caruso out of that timeout. – 9:07 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
STARTS ON DEFENSE.
LET’S. GO. pic.twitter.com/FBepocJtrW9:07 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
THIS ISN’T THE PISTONS @ChicagoBulls – 9:07 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
That escalated quickly. Knicks win first six minutes of third quarter 25-10 and have trimmed an 18-point halftime deficit to 79-76 – 9:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As bad as the first half was for the Knicks is as good as this third quarter has been. Back-to-back Immanuel Quickley 3-pointers has made it 79-76 with 6 to go in the third. It’s now a 25-10 run over the first half of the third quarter. – 9:06 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Immanuel Quickley is a dog. Man, that dude turns the momentum in a game quickly w/ his offense. – 9:06 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
And now it’s down to 79-76 after consecutive 3-pointers by Quickley. Bulls led by 21 late in a first half they controlled. – 9:06 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Fournier left the floor at halftime arguing with Randle. Now he’s standing at centercourt imploring the crowd to cheer louder as they have cut what was an 18-point halftime deficit to 3 in less than 6 minutes. – 9:06 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Knicks have turned an 18-point halftime deficit to 79-76 in first 5:57 of 3rd.
Portland deja vu. – 9:06 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls just let the Knicks get back in it. And fast!
Bulls 79, Knicks 76 with 6:04 left in the third. – 9:05 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks: “Call it the ‘3rd Quarter of Doom’ … but not for ME!!!!” pic.twitter.com/ByPi73Pbwb9:05 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
That escalated quickly … Bulls doing a Houston/Portland in the third…. – 9:05 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Knicks back within 3 points. The Bulls look completely flummoxed as they keep getting smoked from 3-point range. – 9:05 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
NO QUIT IN THESE KNICKS – 9:05 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Bulls are intent on trying to blow this game by settling for nothing but missed 3s. Knicks have a 21-point deficit down to 77-70. – 9:04 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks came out with intensity to start second half and cut deficit to seven. Evan Fournier turned it up. – 9:04 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
As is always the case without exception, the Knicks are dominating the third quarter. – 9:04 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Somewhat disastrous start to the half for the Bulls, who let the Knicks outshoot them 16-5 to creep back into single-digit territory. LaVine knocks down a 3-pointer to quell the run, but Fournier is heating up from long range. – 9:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks now down 74-67 – much livelier than the first half. – 9:03 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tom Thibodeau just pulled a lung arguing that Randle offensive foul – 9:02 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Knicks gonna set a record for offensive fouls on screens tonight – 9:01 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
During the 16 games in the month of November, Bulls were 8-1 in games in which Ayo played 18 minutes or more, and 1-6 in games he played less than 18. Now, he does play more when Bulls are leading late, so bend the stat how you want. – 8:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Quick timeout for the Bulls after the Knicks show some early signs of life to start the third quarter. Bulls still have a 74-60 lead. – 8:57 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Kristaps Porzingis is playing some of his best basketball in years and his confidence is back.
In this feature, Porzingis spoke to @esidery about his bounce-back year, playing with Luka Doncic, his “ugly” breakup with the New York Knicks and much more: basketballnews.com/stories/krista…8:54 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
An exasperated Tom Thibodeau used 10 players in the first half including Kevin Knox. – 8:54 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Troy Brown Jr.’s first half is snapshot of Bulls’ success this season. Out of rotation. Stayed ready. With Coby White out and Lonzo Ball in foul trouble, contributed 5 pts, a steal and rebound in 6 minutes.
It’s a serious-minded, professional group. – 8:48 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The Bulls are hoopin. Troy Brown who was out of the rotation gets a first half call from Billy Donovan and responds: 5pts in 6min. Caruso- is non stop grit and hustle. One of the best acquisitions in the off season- another reason AK could win Executive of the Year. – 8:47 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
On a side note, how Alex Caruso didn’t wind up playing for Thibodeau is something I won’t ever understand. – 8:43 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
So far, so good.
Zach LaVine: 18 pts, 7-11 FG
DeMar DeRozan: 16 pts, 6-10 FG
Nikola Vucevic: 13 pts, 4 reb pic.twitter.com/45Q6bMAmUI8:43 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
msg crowd: “de-fense, de-fense”
the knicks: pic.twitter.com/XPwcjah2iD8:43 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
What a half for the Bulls. Bulls Nation..where are you listening? We will give you a shout out on @Chicago Bulls radio @670TheScore @Audacy8:42 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Halftime. Bulls lead the Knicks 69-51.
• Randle 15-6-3
• Burks 8-5-2
• Rose 8 pts, 3 asts
• LaVine 18-3-2
• DeRozan 16 pts
• Vucevic 13-4-3
Knicks with 12 turnovers. Bulls shooting 57-46-100. – 8:42 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
This was an interesting strategy by the Knicks to press with 45 seconds left in the half. Screwed up the Bulls’ timing, took them out of a 2-for-1 opportunity. pic.twitter.com/M41YBWPa4M8:42 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Bulls are very good. They are playing very well.
That also may be the Knicks’ worst half of the season. No defensive cohesion. Rebouding problems. Sloppy turnovers. Tough to watch. – 8:41 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Gave up a few turnovers late, but #Bulls didn’t do much wrong in that first half and lead Knicks 69-51.
LaVine 18 pts, DeRozan 16, Vuc 13, Caruso on pace for triple-double with 6-5-6 and Bulls got 17 bench pts. – 8:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Just going to say that the Knicks highlights in the first half were a Kevin Knox 3 and a pair of steal and fast break layups by Fournier. The rest – not great. Randle and Fournier in a debate after Randle nearly turns it over and Quickley misses on a buzzer shot. It’s 69-51 Bulls – 8:40 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 69-51 at half. LaVine with 18. DeRozan-16. Vooch 13-4-3. Caruso 6-5-6 Knicks 2-12-3s. – 8:40 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks giving up two offensive rebounds on final defensive possession of the first half b/c the choose not to box out – Sums up the first half for the Knicks – 8:40 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls lead Knicks 69-51 at halftime
69 points ties Bulls’ season-high for points in a half. Hit that number Monday against Charlotte and in the second half at Boston on Nov. 1 – 8:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Julius Randle and Evan Fournier have a discussion as they walk off the court. Appeared to be a miscommunication of some sort on the final possession. A good summation of a disastrous half for the Knicks, who trail 69-51 after a very impressive performance by Chicago. – 8:40 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Javonte Green goes airborne to shovel the ball into the net for his first points of the game, then knocks away a loose rebound to finish the half. He’s been hustling for plays all night while handling that Randle assignment. – 8:40 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Impressive first half from the Bulls. They are a top 5 most interesting team imo. – 8:40 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Bulls 69, Knicks 51, and it felt worse. LaVine with 18, DeRozan with 16. – 8:40 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 69, Knicks 51 at half
LaVine 18 pts
DeRozan 16 pts
Vucevic 13 pts
Caruso 6 pts, 6 assists, 5 rebs
Season-high points for 1st half
Bulls shot 57.4% – 8:40 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Julius Randle and Evan Fournier arguing with each other over a play as they leave the court for halftime. – 8:39 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Is the Bulls’ defense that good tonight, or are the Knicks just shorthanded and playing poorly? What y’all think?
Bulls 69, Knicks 51 at the half. – 8:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets are in New York, their third stop on a colossal 7-game, 6-city, 14-day road trip. It’s their longest since a 7-game, 15-day trip in March, 2018. Also: Denver’s catching zero of its opponents on this road trip on a back-to-back. All host the Nuggets on full rest. – 8:38 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kevin Knox just doubled his season total in points with that 3-pointer. – 8:38 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Matt Thomas staying loose for the 4th! pic.twitter.com/ULHIVVY1wn8:38 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks are 1 for 11 from 3 and their starting backcourt is 1 for 10 overall. Incredible restraint by Thibodeau to not look over at Kemba and say he can’t be worse than this and put him in. – 8:37 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Alex Caruso assists last 3 games: 6, 7, 6 and this game’s not at halftime yet. #Bulls8:36 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tom Thibodeau has gone to Kevin Knox in the second quarter of this game. He has not gone to Kemba Walker at all since RJ Barrett left the Nets game in the second quarter. Seems he’s religiously sticking to keeping him out of the rotation completely. – 8:35 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Kevin Knox is in the game. – 8:34 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan named EC Coach of the Month … but shhhhh, don’t tell him …. a Coby White update and talkin’ practice … all in one read!
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/12/…8:33 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls 59-39—3:51 2nd quarter. What a half for the Bulls. – 8:31 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
TBJ with the HUSTLE.
@NBCSChicago | @Troy Brown pic.twitter.com/71jJlug5xz8:30 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Billy Donovan just took a timeout between Alec Burks free throws. Donovan has done that a lot this season.
If you want to know the reason/math behind that, or want a better understanding of how data affects NBA decisions generally, check out The Midrange Theory by @SethPartnow pic.twitter.com/nlOJCUUCGw8:30 PM

Alan Hahn @alanhahn
These #Knicks are gracious hosts. Visiting teams so comfortable at the Garden. #NewYorkForever8:30 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls force the Knicks into another timeout as they go up 20 points with 3:51 left in the first half in New York. – 8:30 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Troy Brown Jr. is back in the rotation with Coby White out and has made an impact. Wrestled a loose ball from Alec Burks, put back an offensive rebound and buried a catch-and-shoot 3 off feed from Vucevic – 8:30 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks call time down 59-39 with 3:51 left in the half. Some numbers: Burks 0-5, 0-4 from 3. Knicks are 1-for-9 from 3. – 8:30 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Not sure if this is better or worse, but they’re not down by 20 because of a lack of effort. Bulls just moving the ball like crazy, hitting shots and all over the place on D – 8:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Bulls are absolutely demolishing the Knicks. Shooting 58 percent from the field, have hit half of their 3-pointers, and lead 59-39 with 3:51 to go in the second. – 8:29 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
The Bulls are up by 20 on the Knicks in New York. – 8:29 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
“A couple years ago, he thought about retiring. Now, he wants to be Tom Brady.”
– Walt Frazier on Derrick Rose – 8:26 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball in foul trouble for the second game in a row.
Not enough to really merit worry over a pattern, but the Bulls defense sees a marked change when Ball isn’t on the court. – 8:24 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan using his preferred strategy of calling timeout between opponent FTs.
Troy Brown Jr. cracks rotation with Coby White sidelined and Lonzo Ball in foul trouble. – 8:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso, after brief rest, back in for Lonzo Ball because Ball has 3 fouls. – 8:17 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Alex Caruso dominated his entire first stint. Drew multiple offensive fouls, credited with two steals and handed out five assists. Led multiple fastbreaks flawlessly – 8:17 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
DeMar DeRozan momentarily turns into a twister with an aggressive spin move on the block for a layup. All three of the Bulls stars are getting firing in the first half — Vooch with 13, LaVine with 11, now DeRozan with back-to-back buckets. – 8:16 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
This is going to be a Matt Thomas game by the fourth! – 8:15 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
How not to beat the Bulls – pass it to them on offense …. – 8:12 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Seeing Ball and Caruso jump around on defense in person is pretty fun – 8:12 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Alex Caruso took over that first quarter. Think the refs got in the Knicks’ head because of three straight offensive fouls?
Well, Caruso drew all three of those fouls. Dude was everywhere. – 8:12 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
“That’s just horrible officiating. That’s overreacting to a reaction from a player.”
-Mike Breen on NBA Official Ben Taylor giving Taj Gibson 2 quick technical fouls pic.twitter.com/6uibvuayr28:12 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
THE CARUSHOW HAS STARTED IN NYC.
@NBCSChicago | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/4CGXY1GzZx8:11 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
We here for you.
👋 @nicholasbraun pic.twitter.com/QvS9VGBFMe8:11 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
What a start!
Nikola Vucevic: 13 points (5-7 FG)
Zach LaVine: 11 points (4-7 FG) pic.twitter.com/EwxhXp9TDK8:11 PM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Awful first period for the Knicks. Bulls score 37 points and Knicks have have eight turnovers. This is the same team that looked so focused against the Nets? Go figure. – 8:10 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Nice catch-and-go here from Caruso, collapsing the defense and spraying it out to his Sticky Bandit partner Ball.
This is pretty much the perfect use of both of these guys, hiding their weaknesses and utilizing their strengths. pic.twitter.com/c5XPT6Vvbn8:10 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Our great sponsor @dunkindonuts is getting their money’s worth tonight…high flying dunks…Caruso is hoopin…Vooch with 13. LaVine with 9. Caruso 4-2-3. Bulls up 37-19 after 1. – 8:10 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
The Knicks down 18 after one quarter – if these starts continue they’re going to have to think about removing Kem…never mind. – 8:10 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Awful quarter all the way around for the Knicks. Bulls lead 37-19 and New York is severely depleted. Vucevic and LaVine already in double figures. – 8:09 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Bulls lead the Knicks 37-19.
• Randle 6 & 2
• Rose 4 pts, 2 asts
• Vucevic 13-2-2
• LaVine 11 & 3
• Caruso 4-2-3
Knicks had EIGHT turnovers. – 8:09 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Think we can call this #Bulls‘ best 1st quarter of the season; lead NYK 37-19, shooting 53.8%
Vucevic 13, LaVine 11, Caruso little bit of everything – 8:09 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
High-flying transition from the Bulls bench — Derrick Jones, Jr. feeds Ayo Dosunmu on the breakout, who lobs up a pass for Alex Caruso to dunk.
Billy Donovan has emphasized wanting more consistency and creativity from that second unit to close quarters. – 8:09 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic followed his best game of season vs. Hornets with his best first quarter of the season vs. Knicks
13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3P), 2 assists, 2 rebounds
And this:
pic.twitter.com/2H3wicENhS8:08 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Great job by Ayo to understand clock, slow down the push, and make Knicks settle for bad three at the horn. – 8:08 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls carve up shorthanded Knicks (and a Thibodeau-coached defense) for 37 first-quarter points. Bulls up 18 already. Vucevic and LaVine scored 24 combined. Bulls have 10 pts off TOs already. – 8:08 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Alex Caruso is taking over Madison Square Garden – 8:07 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks have played better. – 8:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Knicks let the refs take them out of the game completely. They’ve gotta figure it out quickly or this one is going to be a blowout. – 8:07 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Caruso sets up Vucevic for the slam over Julius Randle 👀🔨
pic.twitter.com/DCpgfNimeW8:07 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
With Coby White sidelined, more freedom for Ayo to do his thing. – 8:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Bulls are having their way with the Knicks. Getting whatever they want offensively, and frustrating New York defensively. It’s 33-17 with a minute to go in the first. – 8:06 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on how refs call game now: ‘Just play’ newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday8:06 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
NBA report backs Tom Thibodeau, Julius Randle’s criticism of officials newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday8:05 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Alex Caruso got an offensive rebound, threw a no-look, between-the-legs pass for a dunk, drew an offensive foul on Taj Gibson, participated in Gibson losing his mind and drawing two techs, and drew another offensive foul on Julius Randle all within his first 2:28 of checking in. – 8:04 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
With no Noel and now no Gibson, Knicks center spot might be a real problem. Have to assume Robinson picks up a few fouls trying to figure out how to guard Vucevic. – 8:01 PM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The Bulls have taken another hit due to COVID. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/01/rep…8:00 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks now let the officials get in their heads and blaming calls for everything. A loser’s mentality. – 8:00 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Thibs and the Knicks can complain all they want tonight. Referee Ben Taylor having a rough game. – 8:00 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Zach LaVine gets the steal and takes flight for the slam ✈️🔥
pic.twitter.com/jXNxphrcy68:00 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks down 26-13… which isn’t terrible considering they’ve played 8-5 in the first quarter – 8:00 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Refs are not the most popular folks here tonight – Rose drive waved off as Randle shoves Caruso off the ball before ball was released (call was reviewed and correct). Caruso was also tangled with Taj, so he’s probably in the same grouping as refs here at MSG. – 7:59 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Taj Gibson ejected for two technicals after erupting at the referees. Knicks already down centers Nerlens Noel and Jericho Sims. Mike Breen pounding the officiating crew for overreacting. – 7:59 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
And now an offensive foul on Julius Randle that takes away a basket by Derrick Rose. This is a mighty unhappy crowd at Madison Square Garden right now. – 7:59 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Feels and seems like Knicks carrying over some frustrations from Nets game into this one – 7:59 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
No basket… ball was still in DRose’s hand when Caruso went flying. – 7:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Now a Derrick Rose basket is going to be waived off because Alex Caruso, who was involved in both Gibson screens, drew an offensive foul on Julius Randle. Good call on Randle, too.
The MSG crowd, shall we say, does not agree. – 7:59 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Second straight offensive foul called on the Knicks. The vibes here… are not great. – 7:58 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Nerlens Noel out. Taj ejected. Mitch Robinson banged up…Knicks fans may finally get to see some Obi-Randle extended minutes.
Or Thibs will find a way so sign Joakim Noah at halftime. Not sure which is more likely – 7:57 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
The Knicks were already without RJ Barrett and Nerlens Noel, so now down three key players and already trailing the Bulls by 13. – 7:57 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Taj Gibson picks up a double technical and gets tossed from the game to a chorus of boos – 7:56 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Taj Gibson gets two straight illegal screen calls, completely loses his mind after the second one, gets two technicals and is ejected. New York is already down Nerlens Noel tonight, who is out with knee soreness. – 7:56 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Knicks vs Everybody. – 7:56 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Taj Gibson just called for an offensive foul – and a double tech hits quickly and he’s ejected. With Robinson in the back and Noel out, not great. – 7:56 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Taj Gibson just got consecutive offensive fouls and went ballistic. Two techs and ejected. – 7:56 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Wow. Taj Gibson just got two techs and tossed after being called for illegal screens on consecutive possessions. You never see him get that angry. – 7:56 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wow. Knicks already shorthanded and Taj Gibson just got ejected at 4:14 mark of 1st. – 7:56 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
DON’T DO EM LIKE THAT VOOOCH! – 7:55 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Vučević throws down a dunk to tally 13 points so far in the first quarter. He’s single-handedly outscoring the Knicks right now. – 7:55 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Knicks are throwing an extra defender (Taj Gibson) at LaVine trying to get the ball out of his hands, and he absolutely does not care. pic.twitter.com/qqthuoh7ua7:53 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Knicks have given up a ton of points so far tonight off bad weakside rotations, either with dump offs or offensive rebounds – 7:53 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nikola Vucevic into double figures in first 7 minutes. – 7:53 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Toughhhhhh fadeaway, Zach.
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/m4xxUqitV17:52 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
How about Zach LaVine blowing up a dribble handoff? pic.twitter.com/E8IOOsQPkR7:50 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Fresh off his best performance of season vs. Charlotte, Nikola Vucevic is super involved early against Knicks. Took Bulls’ first three shots, scored Bulls’ first 7 points and has had lot of offense run through him
Up to 9 points on 3/4 shooting (1/1 from 3) at first stoppage – 7:50 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls up 16-11. Vooch with 9-1-1. – 7:50 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Vučević supplying most of the early offense for the Chicago Bulls in this first quarter. He got into the paint and hit a 3-pointer for 9 of the team’s first 16 points of the game. – 7:50 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Death, taxes, and Zach LaVine dunks 🔥
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/LEl6Ogub5D7:48 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Mitchell Robinson went to the bench and was looked at by trainers – now heading to the locker room. – 7:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I love when LaVine is on the break and looks like he’s going to lay it up and then crams one instead. Always catches the defender off guard. – 7:46 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ju not playing around 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/YnRg0zuCvz7:46 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
One thing to watch in this #Bulls-Knicks game, NYK ended its last game with Randle and Thibs very angry about the refs in narrow loss to BKN. Will Randle carry that energy into this one? – 7:41 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Have seen a few questions on this — Bulls-Knicks is about to get rolling on NBC Sports Chicago+ – 7:41 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
LET’S GO KNICKS. – 7:40 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Knicks are allowed to play Chance music I guess. – 7:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Ayo Dosunmu is representing the Bulls at the pregame meeting with officials at center court. Not often you see a rookie there. Bulls split that duty. Evan Fournier was there for Knicks. – 7:29 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Let’s check in on DeMar’s shoe game: pic.twitter.com/G1XcSLbBvH7:12 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
RJ Barrett out vs Bulls. – 7:07 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks starting Burks, Fournier, Randle, Robinson and inserting Quickley into Barrett’s spot. Grimes started the second half Tuesday when Barrett couldn’t play, but was quickly lifted. – 7:07 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Who’s ready for some Knicks basketball?
@Obi Toppin is. pic.twitter.com/QDgHsah9bF7:05 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
TONIGHT’S STARTERS:
Team : CHI (Visitor)
Ball, Lonzo
DeRozan, DeMar
Green, Javonte
LaVine, Zach
Vucevic, Nikola
Team : NYK (Home)
Burks, Alec
Fournier, Evan
Quickley, Immanuel
Randle, Julius
Robinson, Mitchell – 7:02 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks starters:
Alec Burks
Immanuel Quickley
Evan Fournier
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson – 6:59 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks announce Immanuel Quickley is starting tonight with RJ Barrett (illness) out. – 6:58 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Quick making the start tonight vs. Chicago 🔋 pic.twitter.com/0WQ4Wqp5Ne6:58 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
And Knicks add Jericho Sims to the list of players out tonight – also with a non-covid illness. – 6:37 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Jericho Sims is sick, too, and is OUT for tonight’s game against the Bulls, the Knicks say. – 6:37 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Under the bright lights of MSG 🏟 pic.twitter.com/15NggdgbQ46:30 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks have ruled out RJ Barrett (illness) and Nerlens Noel (sore right knee) for tonight’s game against the bulls – 6:29 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks announce that Barrett is out tonight (illness) and Nerlens Noel (sore right knee) is also out. – 6:29 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say RJ Barrett (illness) and Nerlens Noel (sore right knee) are out vs. Chicago. – 6:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
RJ Barrett and Nerlens Noel are both out for tonight’s game for the Knicks. – 6:29 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
RJ Barrett (illness) and Nerlens Noel (sore right knee) are both OUT for tonight’s game against the Bulls, the Knicks say. – 6:29 PM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
RJ Barrett (illness) and Nerlens Noel (sore right knee) are out for tonight’s game against Chicago. – 6:28 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Of note with @windycitybulls, #Bulls two-way player Tyler Cook scored 30 & 32 points in last two games vs Wis. Windy City is off until returning to Hoffman Estates for a home game on Sat. 12/15 – 6:28 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Time for work.
#UltraDrip x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/FpoAL8Kr5z6:20 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says Coby White’s COVID symptoms are similar to Vooch — feels like a cold, can’t tell if it’ll get worse with time.
Zach LaVine is feeling better than Monday, when he played through a fever. – 6:19 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan said he’s spoken to Coby White since White tested positive for COVID. Reported feeling “not too bad” — like Nikola Vucevic, cold-like symptoms – 6:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Billy Donovan says he’s happy the investigation into the Bulls signing Lonzo Ball this summer is over. The NBA announced the Bulls would lose a future second round pick as a result of the investigation yesterday. – 6:07 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan said he spoke to Coby White and his initial experience with COVID is similar to Nikola Vucevic’s. Feels like he has a cold. Vucevic ended up worsening a bit as his case progressed.
Donovan said Zach LaVine is feeling better. He has non-COVID-related illness. – 6:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Billy Donovan said he spoke to Coby White said he feels like he has a cold, but otherwise is OK. Said there are no other positive tests among the Bulls after being tested today. – 6:01 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
ALERT: Saturday night’s game at home vs. the Bulls will now tip off at 8:00pm ET pic.twitter.com/uRPwdENPaH5:50 PM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Thad Young was blindsided by the Bulls-Spurs trade and found out through Twitter.
“It definitely caught me off guard. My agent had just talked to everybody in Chicago and we were being told that I was coming back… I would’ve rather found out from them.” basketballnews.com/stories/thadde…5:47 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
R J Barrett game time vs Bulls – 5:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tom Thibodeau says RJ Barrett is a game time decision with a non-COVID illness. – 5:45 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Game night ⁦@TheGarden⁩ ⁦@Chicago Bulls⁩ ⁦@New York Knicks⁩ ⁦@Chicago Bulls⁩ radio network ⁦@670TheScore⁩ ⁦@Audacy⁩ 6:15 pre. Fired up. All In. All Bulls. 365. 24-7. pic.twitter.com/e6GKpwTQH34:54 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. was nominated for Eastern Conference coach of the month for Oct./Nov., the first time he’s ever been eligible. The award went to Billy Donovan (Bulls). – 4:50 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wes Unseld Jr. was a nominee for Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for games played in October and November after he guided the Wizards to a 13-8 record. Billy Donovan, whose Bulls went 14-8, won the award. – 4:44 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Suns head coach Monty Williams and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. pic.twitter.com/lwlqvBTNOF4:09 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Tapping into Knicks all day every day. #SpotifyWrapped pic.twitter.com/a8vdNotOdW4:05 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Your Eastern Conference Coach of the Month… Billy Donovan! pic.twitter.com/dnXMMdDKc54:03 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Suns head coach Monty Williams and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for November: pic.twitter.com/d1RYc7p9Ar4:01 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live!
🏀 Changes need to be made after blowout loss to Mavs
🏀 Kemba Walker a possible trade target?
🏀 Garrett Temple and Tomas Satoransky need to be out of the rotation
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/Kvf5QRlPEb3:35 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The Chicago at Brooklyn game will change game time to 8 pm. #Nets #Bulls #NBA3:33 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
🚨 Bulls Drop Alert!
🗓 Friday 12/3 – 2PM CT
Join the drop in the Bulls App for a chance to win an exclusive signed team print, presented by @AmericanExpress! pic.twitter.com/6lgu6LYJEh3:00 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
😤 @Derrick Jones Jr. and @Javonte Green getting it done on the defensive end.
Pick your favorite @zennioptical Blokz of the month! – 2:09 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 🗽 pic.twitter.com/p7wJrk8qSO1:45 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Trae Young got a write in vote for mayor of New York City and he loves it nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/02/tra…1:42 PM