The Knicks have to take advantage of this situation. The Bulls' depth is being tested, and New York's stars need to show up when it matters. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns can exploit Chicago's thin roster.

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points as the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak and handed the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season, 128-116.

Before taking on the Bucks, the Bulls have Ayo Dosunmu listed as questionable, but he will be traveling nonetheless.

The New York Knicks took care of business against a shorthanded Chicago Bulls team, winning 128-116 at Madison Square Garden. It was payback for Friday's loss,

Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.

The Bulls have a few premier offensive playmakers in Vucevic and G Josh Giddey, but their team has found success because of their defense, ranking third (106.2) in defensive rating. They also have the fifth-best net rating, while the Knicks rank 16th in that category.