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Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points

Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points | iNFOnews.ca
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) and teammate Josh Hart (3) high-five during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 31 points, Mitchell Robinson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.

Anunoby was 9 for 15 from the field, including 7 for 10 from 3-point range, and Robinson made each of his seven shots starting in place of All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who did not play because of a right elbow impingement.

All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson had 17 points and 10 assists to help the Knicks win their second consecutive game after dropping three in a row.

For New York (50-28), the blowout victory cemented its third consecutive season with at least 50 wins — a feat the club had not accomplished since the 1991-92 to 1993-94 campaigns. The Knicks lost the 1994 NBA Finals to Houston and were able to surpass the 50-win plateau the following season.

Collin Sexton had 19 points for the Bulls. They have lost their last six games and 10 of 12.

New York led 38-16 at the end of the first quarter by taking advantage of Chicago’s offensive struggles as they went on an 18-0 run before Sexton’s 3-pointer cut the Bulls’ deficit to 20-4 with 5:25 remaining in the period. Chicago missed 10 shots and had five turnovers during the woeful stretch.

New York’s offense overwhelmed the Bulls by outscoring them 40-25 in the second quarter to lead 78-41 at the break.

Up next

Bulls: Host Phoenix on Sunday night.

Knicks: At Atlanta on Monday night.

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Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points | iNFOnews.ca
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) gestures after scoring a three point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points | iNFOnews.ca
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) drives to the basket past New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points | iNFOnews.ca
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points | iNFOnews.ca
Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket past New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

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