Chicago Bulls 96, New York Knicks 136
NBA · 2026-04-03 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Chicago Bulls 136–96 on 2026-04-03 in NBA play, a 40-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:54 swung win probability 61% → 97%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 16 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 96 |
| New York Knicks | 38 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 136 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:54 swung win probability 61% → 97%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q1 16-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q1 5:54 (win probability 61% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-9.
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 18–0 | Q1 5:54 | 61% → 97% |
| New York Knicks | 14–0 | Q2 5:41 | 99% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 13–0 | Q4 9:40 | 100% → 100% |