The New York Knicks had a thrilling 120-119 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls in the season finale, securing their place as the No. 2 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoff standings. This win was enough to push them past the Milwaukee Bucks, who fell to the Orlando Magic 113-88.
Jalen Brunson was the star of the game for the Knicks, scoring an impressive 40 points and adding seven assists. Donte DiVincenzo also made a significant contribution with 25 points, including five three-pointers, while playing 52 minutes in the regular-season closer.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 30 points, but a missed floater over Precious Achiuwa and DiVincenzo in the final seconds denied Chicago