It wasn't always easy, but the New York Knicks came back and beat the Chicago Bulls, and one of the team's biggest celebrity fans, Ben Stiller, thinks we witnessed them come into form.
As the game was winding down, Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to write, “Watching Knicks become the Knicks in real time.” He wasn't wrong, as the team erased a 19-point deficit to overcome Chicago.
Jalen Brunson, who went to high school in the Chicago area, led the team in points (38). He finally came alive after shaky performances in the first two games of the year. Brunson made over half of his shots, going 13 of 25 from the floor.
The Knicks' 19-point comeback against the Bulls
The game started out close, as the Knicks ended the first quarter up 34-33. However, the Bulls were relentless, winning the second period by seven points and keeping pace in the third.
New York was down big in the third quarter, but somehow, they were able to pull it together to get the win. They ended up winning by six.
Article Continues BelowAfter starting the season 0-3, the Knicks have won two games in a row. Their late-game heroics are reminiscent of their playoff run last year. Meanwhile, the Bulls fall to 1-4.
The Knicks have a day off before going to Philadelphia to play the 76ers. The new-look Sixers spoiled the Knicks' Opening Night festivities, beating them at Madison Square Garden after the championship rings were distributed and the banner was raised. New York and Philadelphia will meet for the second time on Friday night, and the game will air on Prime Video.
For the first time in over 50 years, the Knicks are defending champions, beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. They are hoping to repeat this season.