Walker, Knicks Hang On, Deal Bulls First Loss 104–103

New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (C) rebounds the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (L) and forward Troy Brown Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Oct. 28, 2021. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

CHICAGO—Kemba Walker scored 21 points, RJ Barrett added 20 and the New York Knicks hung on to hand the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season, 104–103, on Thursday night.

Julius Randle had 13 points, 16 rebound and nine assists. Derrick Rose came off New York’s bench to score 12 points against his former team as the Knicks won their second straight and improved to 4–1.