Top 5 statistical performers from Saturday's Knicks-Bulls showdown

Top 5 statistical performers from Saturday's Knicks-Bulls showdown image

The New York Knicks fell to 24-12 on the season after losing a road game to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

The Knicks remain in third place in the East entering Sunday, seven games back of the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers (30-4) and 4.5 games back of the second-place Boston Celtics (26-9).

New York received strong performances from both Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson vs. the Bulls, but it wasn't enough.

Here are the top five statistical performers from the game:

1. Karl-Anthony Towns

44 points | 17-29 FG (3-7 3P)
16 rebounds 
5 assists

2. Coby White

33 points | 11-17 FG (7-9 3P) 

3. Zach LaVine

33 points | 13-21 FG (3-6 3P) 
7 assists

4. Jalen Brunson

33 points | 11-20 FG (1-4 3P)
8 assists

5. Josh Giddey

15 points | 5-10 FG (3-3 3P)
10 rebounds 
8 assists

Honorable Mention

  • Nikola Vučević: 22 points, 12 rebounds
  • Josh Hart: 16 rebounds, 10 assists

The Knicks host the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

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