New York Knicks 125, Chicago Bulls 135
NBA · 2025-10-31 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated New York Knicks 135–125 on 2025-10-31 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:24 swung win probability 43% → 71%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 27 | 26 | 38 | 34 | 125 |
| Chicago Bulls | 35 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 135 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:24 swung win probability 43% → 71%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q2 26-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 2:24 (win probability 43% → 71% for the home side).
- Outscored 28-17 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q1 2:24 | 43% → 71% |
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q3 10:31 | 100% → 96% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q3 2:02 | 80% → 98% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q4 1:44 | 88% → 100% |