Knicks beat Bulls 133-127 behind Jalen Brunson's 38; Lakers, Spurs and 76ers also win Wednesday

The New York Knicks made it two wins in a row on Wednesday night, rallying from a 19-point second-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 133-127 at the United Center. Jalen Brunson led the way with 38 points and seven assists, according to the Associated Press.

It was a busy night around the NBA, with the Los Angeles Lakers handling the Clippers without Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama carrying the San Antonio Spurs in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers storming back in Indianapolis.

Knicks vs. Bulls: How did New York come back?

Chicago controlled most of the night. Tre Jones made a half-court shot at the halftime buzzer for a 62-56 Bulls lead, and the Bulls stretched the margin to as many as 19 in the second half, AP reported.

New York took over in the fourth quarter, which it won 43-31. A 10-2 run, started by a Jordan Clarkson turnaround jumper, ended with a Brunson basket that made it 124-114 with 3:45 left. Chicago pulled within 130-127 with 46 seconds remaining, but Norman Powell missed a 3-pointer that could have tied it, and Brunson and OG Anunoby made three free throws to close it out.

Knicks leaders: - Jalen Brunson: 38 points (13-for-25, 6-for-10 from 3), 7 assists - OG Anunoby: 23 points - Karl-Anthony Towns: 19 points, 13 rebounds - Jordan Clarkson: 18 points off the bench - Landry Shamet: 14 points

Bulls leaders: - Norman Powell: 30 points on 10-for-15 shooting - Caleb Wilson: 20 points - Matas Buzelis: 17 points, passing 2,000 for his career - Jalen Smith: 17 points, 11 rebounds - Josh Giddey: 10 points, 11 assists

Chicago went 18-for-42 from 3-point range and fell to 1-4. The Knicks, who opened 0-3 before beating Detroit on Tuesday, are now 2-3.

Were Towns and Shamet hurt?

Both got banged up in the first half. AP reported Towns appeared to hurt his left wrist in a collision with Bulls forward Noa Essengue, and Shamet twisted his right ankle after a dunk. Both went to the locker room and returned to the game. There was no further update on either player.

When do the Knicks and Bulls play next?

The Knicks visit the 76ers on Friday, and the Bulls play at the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Lakers vs. Clippers: Is Luka Doncic hurt?

Doncic sat out with back tightness on the second night of the Lakers’ first back-to-back, and coach JJ Redick called it precautionary, according to AP. Starting forward Ziaire Williams also sat with a sore left foot. The Lakers won anyway, 103-87, beating the Clippers for the second time in a week.

Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, and Collin Sexton added a season-high 21 off the bench, including a run of 11 straight points in the third quarter. The Lakers (4-1) outscored the Clippers 31-16 in the second quarter. Rookie Keaton Wagler had a career-high 21 for the Clippers (1-3), who committed 24 turnovers. Baba Miller added four points and seven rebounds off the Clippers’ bench, per the box score.

Spurs vs. Jazz: Wembanyama forces the issue in OT

Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds as San Antonio beat short-handed Utah 117-111 in overtime, AP reported. The Spurs erased an 11-point deficit and closed with a 12-0 run in the extra period. Devin Vassell scored 21 for San Antonio, and Keyonte George had 31 for the Jazz.

76ers vs. Pacers: Maxey’s late 3s

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points, including two late 3-pointers, as Philadelphia won 114-109 in Indianapolis, according to AP. Joel Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the 76ers outscored the Pacers 39-21 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 13 in the third.

Other NBA scores from Wednesday, Oct. 28

• Warriors 119, Timberwolves 114
• Mavericks 120, Thunder 96
• Rockets 132, Bucks 100
• Heat 129, Hawks 117
• Raptors 129, Magic 99
• Cavaliers 121, Wizards 111
• Nuggets 104, Pelicans 91
• Pistons 97, Hornets 89

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