Knicks takeaways from Tuesday's 96-86 win over Bulls

Smith Jr. led Knicks with 25, while Knox buried 17

4/10/2019, 2:44 AM
Apr 9, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (20) shoots the ball against Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Dinovo
Apr 9, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (20) shoots the ball against Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Dinovo

Dennis Smith Jr. took over in Chicago, as he led the Knicks to a 96-86 win over the Bulls on Tuesday night. >> Box score

Five things to know about Tuesday's game...

1) Smith was the team's leading scorer after dropping 25 points on 10-of-23 shooting. He also had five assists and one rebounds in 34 minutes on the court.

2) Kevin Knox had a strong game with 17 points including four balls from three-point land. He had a double-double with 10 boards as well. 

3) Damyean Dotson and Luke Kornet had 12 points apiece with both players draining two threes. Kornet also had 13 rebounds. 

4) Mitchell Robinson once again added to his block total with three on the night. He led the Knicks with 17 rebounds and had eight points, too. 

5) The Knicks' defense was stout, holding the Bulls to 36.1 percent shooting from the field. 

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What's next

The Knicks play their final game of the regular season against the Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

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