Knicks vs. Bulls: New York Wins 135-105 | Nov. 5, 2026 Update

Information checked: November 5, 2026, 03:45 UTC (November 4, 10:45 p.m. in New York, EST, UTC-05:00). The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-105 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The NBA game is marked final, replacing the earlier in-progress 111-70 score that appeared in this article. New York's 30-point victory lifted its regular-season record to 4-4 and left Chicago at 1-7. See the official NBA game center for the completed result.

Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including 22 in the first quarter, as the Knicks tied a franchise record with 84 first-half points. They led 84-52 at halftime, turning what had been billed as another rivalry matchup into a decisive home win. The final score, rather than a snapshot from a live feed, is the relevant figure for standings and postgame analysis.

Destaques

• Final score: New York Knicks 135, Chicago Bulls 105 on November 4, 2026.
• Top scorer: Jalen Brunson had 33 points, 22 of them in the opening quarter.
• Key stretch: New York scored 84 before halftime and led Chicago 84-52 at the break.
• Standings effect: The defending champion Knicks moved to 4-4; the Bulls fell to 1-7.

What was the final Knicks vs. Bulls score on November 4?

The Knicks won 135-105. The official NBA matchup is Chicago at New York, game number 0022600177 in the 2026-27 regular season. There is no longer a live-score uncertainty: this result is final and should not be presented as an ongoing contest. The 111-70 number cited in the previous version was only an earlier reading during play.

New York led 84-52 after two quarters. That first-half offensive output matched a franchise high previously set in 1988, according to postgame reporting by Reuters. The gap at halftime was 32 points, and the final margin was 30. The numbers show the Knicks built their advantage early rather than waiting for a late comeback.

How did New York take control against Chicago?

Brunson's fast start was central to the outcome. He supplied 22 points in the first period and finished with 33, giving the Knicks an early scoring centerpiece. New York finished shooting 50.6% from the field and made 17 of its 40 three-point attempts. Those are completed team statistics, not pregame projections.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby scored 18. Their production gave the Knicks additional scoring and rebounding behind Brunson. The team entered the matchup having recovered from an 0-3 start by winning three of its preceding four games; this result made it four wins in its last five.

Chicago could not overcome the first-half deficit. Tre Jones and Jaylin Sellers led the Bulls with 14 points apiece, while Matas Buzelis and Norman Powell scored 12 each. Josh Giddey recorded 10 points and six assists. Chicago's defeat extended a difficult opening stretch of the season, but the score alone does not establish a single cause for the loss.

Which players led the Knicks and Bulls?

For minutes, shooting splits, all player appearances and any subsequent statistical corrections, consult the NBA's official final box score. A player's total from the October meeting should never be mixed with the November 4 totals.

Where and when was Bulls vs. Knicks played?

The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The scheduled tipoff was Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in New York, Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-05:00). That same instant was 00:30 UTC on Thursday, November 5. New York had already switched from daylight saving time to standard time by the date of the game, so using an EDT offset of UTC-04:00 would be incorrect.

Chicago was the road team and New York the home team. The date difference between New York and UTC is a time-zone conversion, not a second fixture. The Knicks' official schedule identifies the opponent and arena. This was a regular-season game, not a playoff matchup or an NBA Cup knockout game.

What happened in the teams' previous meeting?

The Knicks had already beaten the Bulls 133-127 in Chicago on October 28, 2026. In that earlier matchup, Brunson scored 38 points and dished out seven assists. Towns posted 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Anunoby scored 23. Powell led Chicago with 30 points. These earlier figures come from the Knicks' pregame notes.

The contrast is useful: New York won the October meeting by six points but the November 4 rematch by 30. That difference describes what happened in these two games, not a prediction about their next matchup. It also means the prior 133-127 score must remain separate from the current 135-105 result.

Were the Knicks and Bulls lineups confirmed?

With the game over, the NBA's completed box score is the appropriate source for players who actually appeared, their minutes and their statistics. Pregame injury tags and projected lineups can be superseded by final participation data. The scoring figures above reflect postgame reporting, but they are not intended to represent a complete list of starters or every active player.

Readers looking for the official starting five and any player marked as not playing should open the box-score tab for this specific NBA game. The teams' older roster pages or the Knicks' November 3 pregame notes do not establish who played on November 4. No unverified injury explanation is needed to account for the final margin.

How can fans watch highlights or a replay?

The NBA game center is the most direct route to the official result, box score, play-by-play and available watch options. The Knicks' pregame notes listed MSG Networks for television and SiriusXM for radio. Those listings describe planned coverage and should not be mistaken for a guarantee that a full replay is available to every viewer.

Replay access can depend on geographic market, rights, subscription and the platform displaying the game. The NBA describes its Tap to Watch service as a way to find authorized broadcast options. Check the live availability shown by the relevant service before paying for a subscription.

What does the result mean for the next games?

New York reached 4-4 after eight games and Chicago slipped to 1-7. The Knicks are the defending NBA champions, as identified in the NBA's official 2026-27 schedule release, but this early-season win is a regular-season result rather than another title or playoff advancement. Chicago will have to improve in subsequent games to change its early record; one loss does not by itself predict how its full season will end.

Under the currently published team schedules, the Knicks next visit Cleveland on Saturday, November 7, while Chicago next hosts Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8. Exact start times and coverage should be checked against each club's updated schedule because future listings can change. The verified November 4 final remains 135-105 regardless of later schedule adjustments.

FAQ

Who won Knicks vs. Bulls on November 4, 2026?

The New York Knicks won 135-105 over the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The NBA game is final.

How many points did Jalen Brunson score against the Bulls?

Brunson scored 33 points on November 4, including 22 in the first quarter.

What time did the Knicks-Bulls game start?

Tipoff was scheduled for November 4 at 7:30 p.m. New York EST (UTC-05:00), equal to November 5 at 00:30 UTC.