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JazzNew York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls: Feb 22, 2026
Knicks vs Bulls final: the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 on February 22, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 25 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 105 |
| Bulls | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 99 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 28 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 11 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 9 AST Jalen Brunson
Bulls
- 15 PTS Matas Buzelis
- 13 REB Guerschon Yabusele
- 8 AST Patrick Williams
Knicks vs Bulls Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart G | 32 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 2-4 | +16 |
| OG Anunoby F | 33 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-11 | 0-4 | 1-2 | +17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 32 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10-17 | 5-9 | 3-4 | +13 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 36 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7-19 | 1-6 | 4-6 | +14 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 30 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jose Alvarado G | 25 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jeremy Sochan F | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Landry Shamet G | 23 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-8 | 2-3 | -10 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -6 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro FG | 33 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 1-1 | -15 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 29 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 25 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-12 | 3-9 | 4-5 | -6 |
| Josh Giddey G | 22 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-10 | 0-3 | 2-3 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Patrick Williams F | 27 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-7 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Tre Jones G | 22 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Collin Sexton G | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 24 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 1-3 | +9 |
| Nick Richards C | 23 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 3-5 | 0 |
Knicks vs Bulls Recap
The Knicks beat the Bulls on the strength of a 31-25 third quarter that turned a 1-point halftime deficit into the lead. The win moves New York to 37-21, while Chicago falls to 24-34.
That third quarter flipped the game. Chicago led 53-52 at halftime, and New York went into the fourth up 83-78. The Knicks protected the ball better, with 13 turnovers to 17 for the Bulls.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson added 9 assists. Matas Buzelis scored 15 for Chicago, and Guerschon Yabusele pulled down 13 rebounds. New York shot 38 of 84 from the field, while Chicago made 34 of 86.
The number to know: 27 Knicks assists to 24 for the Bulls, which gave New York more of its makes off passes.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 38-84 | Field Goals | 34-86 |
| 45.2% | FG % | 39.5% |
| 15-42 | 3-Pointers | 16-46 |
| 35.7% | 3P % | 34.8% |
| 14-21 | Free Throws | 15-21 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 71.4% |
| 50 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 27 | Assists | 24 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 54.2% | 12.2% | 21.3% | 0.167 |
 Bulls | 48.8% | 15.1% | 24.5% | 0.174 |
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
- Sunday, February 22, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Rockets 108-106 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Pistons 111-126 Feb 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 138-89 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pacers 134-137 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Celtics 111-89 Feb 8, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L vs Pistons 110-126 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Raptors 101-110 Feb 19, 2026
- L @ Celtics 105-124 Feb 11, 2026
- L @ Nets 115-123 Feb 9, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 120-136 Feb 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 3, 2026 Bulls @ Knicks 96-136
- Nov 2, 2025 Bulls @ Knicks 116-128
- Oct 31, 2025 Knicks @ Bulls 125-135
More NBA Games on Feb 22, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0121Top: Joe 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4104
Atlanta Hawks2-2115Top: Johnson 26 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2117
Golden State Warriors1-3128Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 20 REB, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1122
Milwaukee Bucks1-394Top: Quickley 32 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2134
Indiana Pacers2-2130Top: Siakam 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1129
Washington Wizards2-2112Top: Ball 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1111
Los Angeles Lakers3-189Top: Brown 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1108Top: Maxey 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-277Top: Clingan 23 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Los Angeles Clippers1-2109Top: Leonard 37 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 Feb 22, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 28 points.
What are the Knicks and Bulls records?
After this game the Knicks were 37-21 and the Bulls were 24-34 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Bulls?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 for the Knicks. Matas Buzelis scored 15 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Knicks vs Bulls season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 2-1 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 25-27, Q2 27-26, Q3 31-25, Q4 22-21.
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.