Jalen Brunson scored 33 points (22 in the first quarter, on four 3-pointers, two layups, two jumpers and two free throws), and the defending champion New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 135-105.
The Knicks led by as many as 44, pulling away with a 27-8 run in the first quarter.
James Wiseman had eight points, eight rebounds and three blocks off the bench.
For the Bulls, Jaylin Sellers scored 14 points (11 in the fourth quarter, on three 3-pointers and two free throws) off the bench, and Caleb Wilson missed six of his seven 3-point tries.
The Knicks shot 50.6% from the field and 42.5% from 3 to the Bulls’ 38.5% and 22.7%. They outscored the Bulls 19-6 on the fast break. The Knicks’ starters outscored the Bulls 36-22 in 12 minutes together.