New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls: Oct 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
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 27 | 26 | 38 | 34 | 125 |
| Bulls | 35 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 135 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 29 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 11 REB Mitchell Robinson
- 7 AST Jalen Brunson
Bulls
- 32 PTS Josh Giddey
- 10 REB Josh Giddey
- 9 AST Josh Giddey
Knicks vs Bulls Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 31 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 9-9 | +7 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 35 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12-25 | 3-8 | 2-5 | -6 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 37 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9-14 | 4-8 | 1-2 | -1 |
| OG Anunoby F | 36 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-13 | 5-7 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 19 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 3-3 | -5 |
| Miles McBride G | 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Landry Shamet G | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Josh Hart G | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro FG | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 30 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-17 | 4-8 | 2-5 | -3 |
| Tre Jones G | 24 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 8-8 | -3 |
| Josh Giddey G | 38 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12-21 | 4-8 | 4-6 | +5 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 29 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-5 | 3-4 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Patrick Williams F | 23 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +13 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 25 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +13 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 17 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Julian Phillips F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 29 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-10 | 1-3 | 5-6 | +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
| Knicks | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 45-91 | Field Goals | 45-84 |
| 49.5% | FG % | 53.6% |
| 18-45 | 3-Pointers | 17-37 |
| 40.0% | 3P % | 45.9% |
| 17-23 | Free Throws | 28-35 |
| 73.9% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 27 | Assists | 31 |
| 3 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 6 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 25 | Fouls | 22 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 22 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.3% | 10.6% | 25.5% | 0.187 | |
| 63.7% | 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
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- L @ Bucks 111-121 Oct 28, 2025
- L @ Heat 107-115 Oct 26, 2025
- W vs Celtics 105-95 Oct 24, 2025
- W vs Cavaliers 119-111 Oct 22, 2025
Bulls last 5
- W vs Kings 126-113 Oct 29, 2025
- W vs Hawks 128-123 Oct 27, 2025
- W @ Magic 110-98 Oct 25, 2025
- W vs Pistons 115-111 Oct 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 3, 2026 Bulls @ Knicks 96-136
- Feb 22, 2026 Knicks @ Bulls 105-99
- Nov 2, 2025 Bulls @ Knicks 116-128
More NBA Games on Oct 31, 2025
- Final
Boston Celtics3-1109
Philadelphia 76ers3-1108Top: Brown 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2128
Indiana Pacers2-2108Top: Johnson 22 PTS, 13 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1112
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1101Top: Mobley 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1117
Memphis Grizzlies4-0112Top: Dončić 44 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2107
Portland Trail Blazers3-0109Top: Avdija 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-396
Phoenix Suns1-2118Top: Booker 36 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3124
Los Angeles Clippers1-2126Top: Leonard 34 PTSBox score ›
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.

