Towns recorded his NBA-leading 39th double-double, helping the Knicks secure their second consecutive win. Mikal Bridges hit a crucial 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining, and Jalen Brunson added 19 points and nine assists to ice the victory.
The Bulls suffered their ninth straight loss, their longest skid since January 2019. Chicago was missing guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, while the Knicks were without center Mitchell Robinson.