New York Knicks’ Historic Comeback Trampled By Chicago Bulls

In a stunning turn of events, the New York Knicks’ record-setting 21-point comeback was abruptly halted by the Chicago Bulls, who rallied for a 118-111 victory at the United Center on Monday night.

A Promising Start

The Knicks entered the game on a three-game winning streak and looked poised to extend their run. They trailed by 18 points at halftime but rallied in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulls 37-22 to set up a thrilling finish.

The Collapse

With less than five minutes remaining in the game and the Knicks leading by four points, the Bulls began their comeback. DeMar DeRozan scored 11 points in the final three minutes, including a go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute left.

Key Quotes

“It’s tough,” said Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. “We played hard, but we couldn’t close it out. Give credit to the Bulls, they made the plays when they needed to.”

“We never gave up,” said DeRozan. “We knew they were going to make a run, but we stayed focused and we got the win.”

Background

The Knicks’ comeback was the largest in the NBA this season. It was also the biggest comeback for the franchise since 2015.

Outlook

The Knicks remain in the playoff hunt, but their loss to the Bulls is a setback. They will need to bounce back quickly when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.