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Knicks Beat Bulls 105-99 as Towns Records 39th Double-Double

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

Towns scored six consecutive points in the final minutes after Chicago took a 95-94 lead with 3:52 remaining. Mikal Bridges added a crucial 3-pointer with 27 seconds left, and Jalen Brunson sealed the victory with two free throws, finishing with 19 points and nine assists.

The loss extends Chicago's losing streak to nine games, their longest since January 2019. The Knicks won despite shooting just 44.7% from the floor, continuing their strong play with a second consecutive victory. The Bulls were missing guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons due to injuries, while New York played without center Mitchell Robinson.