New York, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) attempts a three point shot against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA slate on Thursday will see the Chicago Bulls (22-33) visiting Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks (36-18) at Madison Square Garden, with the matchup tipping at 7:30 PM ET.The Knicks

The Chicago Bulls head to the Big Apple tonight for a post-All-Star break matchup with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns has dominated Chicago this season and I expect that to continue in my Bulls vs Knicks predictions.

The last time Tom Thibodeau coached Karl-Anthony Towns, he got fired. Five years later, the partnership has the Knicks rolling through the NBA.

All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 54 points, and Mikal Bridges came up with a massive block on Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to force overtime in New York’s 113-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Trae Young almost once again sent Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden slack-jawed into the night. He almost ruined a great night by Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. He almost pushed an Atlanta team to a win they had no business winning.