New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls: Oct 31, 2025

Updated
Regular Season
125–135
Final
Friday, October 31, 2025

Knicks vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 on October 31, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Knicks27263834125
Bulls35372835135

Top Performers

Bulls

Knicks vs Bulls Box Score

New York Knicks
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Karl-Anthony Towns F31221040126-141-59-9+7
Jalen Brunson G35292700212-253-82-5-6
Mikal Bridges F3723460119-144-81-2-1
OG Anunoby F36264311110-135-71-2+6
Mitchell Robinson CF1941120012-30-00-00
Bench
Jordan Clarkson G126120121-41-43-3-5
Miles McBride G298221013-92-50-0-22
Landry Shamet G144101001-51-51-2-7
Guerschon Yabusele F33200101-31-20-0-2
Tyler Kolek G40100010-00-00-0-2
Josh Hart G150110010-10-10-0-18
Chicago Bulls
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Isaac Okoro FG163001001-31-20-0-11
Nikola Vučević C30267200110-174-82-5-3
Tre Jones G248430100-40-08-8-3
Josh Giddey G383210910012-214-84-6+5
Matas Buzelis F2913011114-102-53-4-5
Bench
Patrick Williams F239131123-62-41-1+13
Kevin Huerter GF2512622124-71-33-3+13
Jalen Smith FC1710921203-52-42-2+13
Julian Phillips F50000000-10-00-0+9
Ayo Dosunmu G2922491018-101-35-6+19

Knicks vs Bulls Recap

The Bulls beat the Knicks after a 37-26 second quarter turned a 8-point lead into 19 by halftime. Chicago moved to 5-0, while New York fell to 2-3.

The Bulls led 72-53 at the break and 100-91 after three. The Knicks won the third quarter 38-28 but could not erase the gap. Chicago committed 7 turnovers to New York's 12 and made 28 of 35 free throws.

Josh Giddey finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the Bulls. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points and 7 assists, and Mitchell Robinson added 11 rebounds. Chicago also out-assisted New York 31-27 and made 41 of its shots from the field in the form of 45 baskets on 84 attempts, against 45 on 91 for the Knicks.

The number to know: 19. That was Chicago's halftime lead, and it covered the whole of New York's third-quarter rally.

Team Stats

KnicksStatBulls
45-91Field Goals45-84
49.5%FG %53.6%
18-453-Pointers17-37
40.0%3P %45.9%
17-23Free Throws28-35
73.9%FT %80.0%
39Rebounds41
12Off. Rebounds6
27Assists31
3Steals8
5Blocks6
12Turnovers7
25Fouls22
8Biggest Lead22

Four Factors

TeamEffective FG%Turnover %Off. rebound %FT rate (FTM/FGA)
Knicks59.3%10.6%25.5%0.187
Bulls63.7%6.6%18.2%0.333

Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.

Knicks vs Bulls Game Info

Date & time
Friday, October 31, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
TV
Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Arena
United CenterChicago
Season
NBA Cup 2025Regular season

Knicks vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26

Knicks 82 GPBulls 82 GP
116.5#10
Points per game
116.3#11
110.1#5
Opponent points
121.5#28
47.8%#11
Field goal %
46.9%#14
37.3%#4
Three-point %
35.6%#17
79.2%#10
Free throw %
77.6%#17
45.6#7
Rebounds
45.0#9
27.4#13
Assists
28.5#7
8.1#19
Steals
7.6#23
3.9#29
Blocks
5.0#11
12.8#5
Turnovers
14.6#24

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

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That covers Knicks vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.

Knicks vs Bulls FAQs

Who won Knicks vs Bulls on Oct 31, 2025?

The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 on Friday, October 31, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Josh Giddey led the Bulls with 32 points.

What are the Knicks and Bulls records?

After this game the Knicks were 2-3 and the Bulls were 5-0 this season.

Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Bulls?

Jalen Brunson scored 29 for the Knicks. Josh Giddey scored 32 for the Bulls.

Who leads the Knicks vs Bulls season series?

The Knicks lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.

Who won the last Knicks vs Bulls game?

The Knicks beat the Bulls 136-96 on Apr 3, 2026 at home.

Where was Knicks vs Bulls played?

At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.

What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Bulls?

Knicks-Bulls: Q1 27-35, Q2 26-37, Q3 38-28, Q4 34-35.

What is next for the Knicks and Bulls?

Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.