Bulls and Knicks Battle In Big Apple
The Chicago Bulls take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

The Bulls (21-56) come into Monday's game in the midst of another losing streak, as they've dropped four straight contests. They most recently fell to the Toronto Raptors, which toppled them by a 124-101 score on Saturday night. Walt Lemon, Jr. paced the Bulls with 19 points, six assists, four rebounds, four steals and one block. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrott followed with an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one assist and two blocks. Shaquille Harrison furnished 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Antonio Blakeney posted 12 points and five rebounds.

The Bulls will continue to be without Kris Dunn (back), Zach LaVine (thigh) and Otto Porter, Jr. (shoulder) in Monday's game.

The Knicks (14-62) come into Monday's game reeling as well, as they've dropped six straight contests. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Miami Heat, which edged them by a 100-92 score on Saturday night. Emmanuel Mudiay led the Knicks with 24 points, adding five rebounds and four assists. Luke Kornet delivered 17 points, eight boards, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Kevin Knox managed 16 points, one rebound and one steal. Dennis Smith, Jr. tallied 12 points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals. Mitchell Robinson furnished nine points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three steals.

The Knicks are slated to be without Allonzo Trier (calf) and Noah Vonleh (ankle) on Monday.

Monday's contest marks the second of three meetings between the teams this season. The Bulls own a 1-0 series lead, having notched a 116-115 overtime win on Nov. 5.
Posted on: 3/31/2019 8:55 PM
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