New York Knicks 105, Chicago Bulls 99
NBA · 2026-02-22 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Chicago Bulls 105–99 on 2026-02-22 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:42 swung win probability 6% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 25 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 105 |
| Chicago Bulls | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:42 swung win probability 6% → 64%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q3 25-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 9:08 (win probability 65% → 27% for the home side).
- Shot 48.8% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-13.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 9:08 | 65% → 27% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q4 3:42 | 6% → 64% |