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Knicks aim for back‑to‑back win against Bulls

The defending NBA champions New York Knicks will try to win again in Chicago, facing the Bulls on October 28 after a 111‑97 victory over Detroit.

By Published · 6:48 PM · Updated · 1 min read
Knicks aim for back‑to‑back win against Bulls

Key points

  • Both teams are 1‑3 in the 2026‑27 season.
  • Knicks are 7.5‑point favorites; over/under is 232.5.
  • Game airs on MSG and Chicago Sports.
  • Jalen Brunson averages 22.8 points; Caleb Wilson averages 21 points.
  • Knicks play the second night of a back‑to‑back schedule.

The defending NBA champion New York Knicks will face the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, October 28. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the game with a 1-3 record in the 2026-27 season.

New York is coming off a 111-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, which snapped a three-game losing streak to start the title defense. The Knicks previously lost to Philadelphia, Boston, and Orlando. Chicago dropped a 134-99 decision at Boston on Monday, marking their third loss by a double-figure margin in four games.

New York is listed as a 7.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 232.5. The game will air on MSG and Chicago Sports. Jalen Brunson, the Finals MVP who scored 45 points in the title-clinching win over San Antonio in June, has averaged 22.8 points per game since the new season began. Chicago’s Caleb Wilson averages 21 points per game. The Knicks are playing the second night of a back-to-back schedule.

Your questions, answered

When is the Knicks vs Bulls game scheduled?

The game is set for Wednesday, October 28 at 8 p.m. ET.

What are the teams’ records?

Both the Knicks and Bulls are 1‑3 for the season.

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