"Mikal had a stretch in the fourth gave us a good lift as well.” Bridges isn't normally considered ... Those thoughts are gone with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson leading the way.

“They just got Karl-Anthony Towns, and he’s fit in just fine offensively. Mikal Bridges: He’s starting to find his stride within the offense. You need a big to anchor that defense. Karl ...

Aside from what he’s done individually, Towns’ skill set and presence has helped create one of the best offenses in basketball. It’s not just his shot making, it’s his passing. It’s not just his size, but the gravity he provides as a shooter at his size.

Without Josh Hart and OG Anunoby — and still awaiting the return of Mitchell Robinson — the Knicks did just enough to avoid blowing a double-digit second-half lead.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night. Miles McBride finished with 22 points,

Even with Josh Hart added to the street-clothes crew with a knee injury, they kicked off their final stretch of 28 regular-season games by pulling out a gritty, 113-111, overtime decision.

View our best player prop bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks on NBA Friday, including Mikal Bridges and Donovan Mitchell.

The short answer is yes. The bone chip in Towns’ thumb is still an issue and it will be an issue for the rest of the season. But give Towns credit; he seems to have adjusted well to the injury.

NEW YORK -- - Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds ... Miles McBride finished with 22 points, while Mikal Bridges had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Knicks, who ...