The New York Knicks (14 - 14) defeated the Chicago Bulls (15 - 10) 107 - 91 on Saturday. The Bulls were a depleted team coming into the contest, having endured 68 minutes of basketball in a quadruple - overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons one night earlier. Center Pau Gasol did not even make the trip to New York, with Joakim Noah getting the starting call. Although the veteran was outstanding in Gasol's stead - - managing a 21 - point, 10 - rebound double - double - - - the rest of the Chicago starters looked understandably sluggish. Iron man Jimmy Butler was the only other member of the starting five to manage double - digit scoring, and he amassed only 12 points at that. Chicago was at a disadvantage from the start in this road contest, and New York was able to exploit their exhaustion for the relatively easy victory. The silver lining for Chicago having to give their starters more rest than usual was that it provided 2015 first - round pick Bobby Portis his first opportunity for extended action. The rookie responded in fine fashion, posting a 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double over a highly productive 23 minutes. Aaron Brooks also tallied double - digit points in a reserve role, pouring in 11 and adding three assists, a rebound and a steal. A weary Derrick Rose could only muster six points over 21 minutes, while Tony Snell (seven points) and Taj Gibson (six points) underwhelmed as well. Chicago fell to 15 - 10 and currently resides in third place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head home to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The Knicks were lead by another stellar effort from Carmelo Anthony, who has begun to really hit his stride on offense over the last several games. He posted a game - high 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. Arron Afflalo also continued his recent stretch of strong play, posting his fifth straight double - digit scoring performance with an 18 - point tally. Rookie Kristaps Porzingis was solid with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Lance Thomas made his customarily solid contributions from the bench with a 13 - point effort over 24 minutes. New York evened their record at 14 - 14 and currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They remain home to face the Orlando Magic on Monday.
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