Rookie Caleb Wilson has become the fastest Chicago Bull to reach 100 career points, tying Michael Jordan's franchise record. In a 133-127 loss to the defending champion New York Knicks, Wilson posted 20 points, six rebounds and four assists, bringing his average to 20.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over five games. He also logged the second‑most points by a Bulls rookie in a team's first three games (67, just behind Jordan’s 74) and leads all rookies in scoring early this season. The Bulls, now 1‑4, head into a road stretch with games against the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 2 and the Knicks on Nov. 4.
The NBA’s new broadcast deals are paying off, with primetime ratings up 19% as the season kicks off. Average viewership hits 3.33 million across the first eight primetime games, while 24 teams each earn at least five national appearances—a record. NBC logged a historic 7.7 million viewers for the Knicks‑Sixers tip‑off, ESPN posted its best opening‑week average since 2014 (2.3 million), and Amazon more than doubled its season‑opening doubleheader to 2.14 million. The league expands primetime slots to 90 games, building on a 16% regular‑season viewership rise and strong playoff numbers.
Tyrese Maxey sparks the Sixers' 114-109 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 29, 2026, after a 13‑point third‑quarter slump. Maxey hits two decisive deep threes (25' and 29') in the final minute, finishing with 27 points, 17 in the fourth. Joel Embiid (21/11) and Jaylen Brown (20/10) also record double‑doubles, while LeBron James adds 13 points and 10 assists with zero turnovers. The Sixers shoot 53% overall but only 23.8% in the third, committing 16 turnovers that drop to just two in the closing period. Bench output is minimal, and rookie Adem Bona draws a technical. Philadelphia improves to 4‑1 and heads next to the Knicks.
The 76ers sit 4-1, leading the league in clutch points and ranking second in both fourth‑quarter point differential and defensive rating. Their secret weapon? Tyrese Maxey’s late‑game pick‑and‑roll, often paired with LeBron James, Jaylen Brown or Joel Embiid. Against Indiana, Maxey isolates, draws a switch, and knocks down a three, while earlier wins over Cleveland and the Knicks showcased his ability to turn screens into open floaters or kick‑outs. The scheme spaces the floor with corner shooters and a “dunker” in the paint, forcing defenses into impossible choices—stay low and surrender the lane, or overcommit and give up perimeter shots. Executed flawlessly, this Maxey‑centric PNR could define Philadelphia’s postseason run.
Jordan Clarkson sparks a bench resurgence for the Knicks, dropping 18 points in just 17 minutes as New York rallies from a 19‑point deficit to beat the Bulls 133‑127 on Oct. 28, 2026. Shooting 7‑for‑11 and adding two steals, Clarkson’s scoring burst, alongside Tyler Kolek’s 9 points/9 assists and Landry Shamet’s 14, fuels a 43‑31 fourth‑quarter surge. Coach Tom Brown praises the reserves, naming Clarkson defensive player of the game and signaling his place in the rotation debate, especially as the squad navigates injuries to Mikal Bridges, Miles McBride and Jose Alvarado.
As Día de Muertos looms, the NBA’s injury report reads like a Halloween nightmare—roughly 15% of players (79 athletes) are sidelined early in the season. High-profile setbacks include Jalen Williams (OKC, fractured fibula), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, knee surgery), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah, MCL tear) and Kawhi Leonard (Toronto, knee swelling). Yet the New York Knicks stand out, fielding a fully healthy starting five for the fourth straight season. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl‑Anthony Towns have logged 940 combined minutes in 2024‑25 and remain injury‑free through the first four games, a rarity in a league plagued by ailments. The contrast highlights the Knicks’ durability amid a league‑wide health crisis.
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin suffers a bone bruise in his right leg and will miss at least the next four games—Detroit (Fri), Indiana (Sun), New York (Mon) and Charlotte (Wed). The injury, first labeled a contusion in Tuesday’s loss to Boston where Demin played just 10 minutes, forced a reevaluation in a week. The 20‑year‑old, the 8th overall pick in 2025, has been averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 25.7 minutes while shooting 30.8% this season. Mikel Brown Jr. and Nolan Traore are expected to see increased minutes.
The Knicks, fresh off a championship, stumble in a 3‑game losing streak before debuting their title‑defending NBA Cup game on Friday. Coach Mike Brown praises the Bulls’ bench effort—Landry’s 4‑7 shooting, Andre Drummond’s 11 rebounds in 15 minutes, and Tyler Kolek’s three threes and nine assists—while explaining his own rotation experiments, including limited minutes for Mo Diawara and Pacome Dadiet. Brown lauds Jalen Brunson’s resilience despite shooting woes and calls him MVP‑caliber, notes the team’s sluggish start after a 2:30 a.m. arrival, and stresses the need for Kolek to better run the offense. He also comments on Karl‑Anthony Towns’ continued shooting after a hand injury and the Knicks’ focus on quality shot selection.
Coach Mike Brown sparks debate by benching Mikal Bridges in the Knicks’ 133-127 comeback win over the Bulls on Oct. 29, 2026. After Chicago built a 19‑point lead, Brown inserted Jalen Brunson, Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, OG Anunoby and Karl‑Anthony Towns for a fourth‑quarter surge, outscoring the Bulls 43‑31. Bridges logged just 13 minutes, went 1‑for‑4 for three points and committed a turnover, a decision Brown attributes to matchup needs. The 30‑year‑old is off to a modest 5.0‑point start in his third season despite a recent $150 million extension. The Knicks head to Philadelphia next.
The Knicks erase a 19‑point hole to beat the Bulls 133‑127 at the United Center, rallying 43‑31 in the fourth. Jalen Brunson leads with 38 points, while Karl‑Anthony Towns drops 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists despite an early wrist scare that sent him to the locker room. Coach Mike Brown jokes Towns was “still shooting that thang from 30 feet,” downplaying the injury. OG Anunoby adds 23 points, and Clarkson and Shamet combine for 32 off the bench. The Knicks now head to Philadelphia to face the 76ers.
Knicks guard Landry Shamet and Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby, both fresh champions in 2026, are close friends—a bond that’s gone viral after their teams snapped historic droughts. Shamet set an NBA playoff record with a 91.7% three‑point clip in the Eastern Conference Finals as New York clinched its first title in 53 years. Ashby threw an MLB playoff record 18 straight scoreless relief innings as Milwaukee captured its inaugural World Series in five games, finishing the season 103‑59. The duo’s friendship dates to a high‑school football game in Kansas City, adding a feel‑good subplot to two historic runs.
Coach Mike Brown benches veteran wing Mikal Bridges early in the Knicks' 133-127 win over the Bulls on Oct. 28, 2026, after the team trailed by 19. Bridges finished with just three points in 13 minutes and did not return. Brown instead relies on a reserve unit featuring Tyler Kolek, Jalen Brunson, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson, which combined for 41 points and sparked the comeback. While Bridges offers defensive versatility, the coach favors the productive offensive mix for now, leaving his role uncertain pending future matchups.
Although the Bulls lost, Chicago's play improved significantly in these four areas compared to the loss against the Celtics.
Actor Ben Stiller posted an emotional tribute on X after Ernie Johnson announced he will leave "Inside the NBA" after the 2026-27 season, ending a 37‑year run. Stiller praised Johnson’s honesty, relatability, and connection with viewers, saying, “One of the best to ever do it.” Johnson cited increasing prep demands and health concerns as reasons for stepping back and wants to spend more time with family. The news also foreshadows Charles Barkley’s departure, as the duo has been a “package deal.” Fans have months to brace for Johnson’s final season.
The Knicks edged the Bulls 133‑127 on Oct. 28, erasing a 19‑point third‑quarter deficit before falling just short of a comeback win. Jalen Brunson led New York with a career‑high 38 points, adding 6‑of‑10 from three and 14 of those points in the fourth. reserves Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet and rookie point guard Tyler Kolek (9 assists) sparked the rally, while the team shot 48% from beyond the arc. Chicago’s Norman Powell had the Bulls up by 19 in the third, but the Knicks’ quick ball movement secured the victory in a back‑to‑back road game.
Ben Stiller praised the New York Knicks on X after they erased a 19‑point deficit to down the Chicago Bulls 112‑106, marking a dramatic turnaround in real time. Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 38 points, shooting 13‑of‑25, and helped the Knicks snap a 0‑3 start with their second straight win, while the Bulls fall to 1‑4. The victory fuels optimism as the Knicks, now defending champions for the first time in 50 years, prepare to face the 76ers in Philadelphia. Stiller’s tweet captures the team's renewed form and late‑game heroics.
Wednesday night in the NBA delivered a little bit of everything: historic individual achievements, comeback victories, blowouts, late-game drama and my New York Knicks team finally finding its rhythm.
Jalen Brunson ignites a comeback, pouring in 38 points and delivering seven assists as the New York Knicks erase a 19‑point hole to defeat the Chicago Bulls 133‑127 at the United Center on Oct. 29, 2026. The win snaps a three‑game season‑opening skid and marks the Knicks' second straight victory, highlighting Brunson's clutch performance in a high‑scoring thriller.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 133-127 comeback win over the Bulls on Oct. 29, 2026, dropping 38 points and 7 assists. After the game, he paid a heartfelt tribute to late Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, noting their shared Stevenson High School ties and offering thoughts and prayers to King's family. King, a former Bulls player and beloved TV analyst who died in June at 59, is being honored all season with jersey patches and a dedicated Celebration Night on Feb. 4. The win marks New York’s second straight victory as Chicago struggles with four losses in five.
The Detroit Pistons snap a slump with a gritty 97-89 win over the Charlotte Horners on Oct. 29, 2026, marking their fourth regular‑season victory. Cade Cunningham leads with 30 points, seven assists and only one turnover, while emphasizing the need to stay focused through “ugly” wins. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praises the team’s resilience after a back‑to‑back schedule and injuries to Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe. Paul Reed contributes 16 points, Daniss Jenkins adds 14 off the bench, and Duncan Robinson returns to form with 13. The win, earned amid 47 combined fouls, underscores the Pistons’ “next man up” mentality.
Jalen Brunson erupts for 38 points, including 14 in the last 6:51, as the New York Knicks rally from a 19‑point hole to beat the Chicago Bulls 133‑127 on Oct. 29, 2026. Chicago, led by Norman Powell’s 30 points, surged to a 87‑68 lead in the third quarter, but a 22‑9 Knicks run closed the half and the team poured 43 points in the fourth, shooting 16‑of‑27. Karl‑Anthony Towns, Jordan Clarkson (18 off the bench) and Landry Shamet also spark the comeback. The Bulls fall to 1‑4, while rookie Caleb Wilson joins an elite trio of Jordan Jordan, David Robinson and Patrick Ewing with a five‑game streak of 15‑point, block and steal performances.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson responds to Knicks' 133-127 win over Bulls.
The Knicks notch their second straight win, beating the Chicago Bulls 133-127 to improve to 2-3 on the season. Jalen Brunson leads with a career‑high 38 points, while Karl‑Anthony Towns records a 19‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double. After the game, Towns cracks a joke about Josh Hart’s endless energy, replying “Sugar” when asked its source. Hart adds eight rebounds, and OG Anunoby contributes 23 points. Both Towns and Landry Shamet sustain minor injury scares in the first half. New York now heads to Philadelphia for a rematch with the 76ers.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a 133-127 comeback win over the Bulls, scoring 38 points and dishing seven assists after the team rallied from a 19‑point deficit. Karl‑Anthony Towns adds a 19‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, while OG Anunoby, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet contribute solid bench firepower. Post‑game, Brunson and his dad Rick share a heartfelt hug with former Bull Derrick Rose, a moment captured by SNY Knicks on X. The Bulls fall to 1‑4 on the season despite Norman Powell’s 30 points, and now head to Boston, while the Knicks host Philadelphia on Friday.
After the Warriors edged the Timberwolves 119-114, rookie guard Brandin Podziemski revealed he’s been studying Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s film to boost his shooting and free‑throw game. Podziemski, returning from a back injury, posted eight points, six assists and five rebounds, going 4‑for‑7 from the line. Stephen Curry led with 44 points and a perfect 16‑for‑16 at the stripe. Podziemski says the Brunson lessons help him reset possessions and slow the pace, a focus as Golden State heads into a showdown with the Lakers.