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Towns Leads Knicks Past Bulls 105-99

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his NBA-leading 39th double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds, helping the New York Knicks defeat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.

The Knicks overcame an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure their second consecutive victory. Towns scored six straight points after Chicago took a late lead, while Mikal Bridges hit a crucial 3-pointer and Jalen Brunson sealed the victory with free throws.

The Bulls suffered their ninth straight loss, their longest skid since January 2019. New York was without center Mitchell Robinson due to an ankle injury, while Chicago played without guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, both acquired at the trade deadline.