New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 31 | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup 

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls will lock horns in the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup opener on Friday at the United Center in the East Group C matchup. The Knicks come into this contest with a 2-2 record. Both losses were in their previous two games against the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.

New York had the upper hand against Milwaukee until Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. grinded out a favorable 121-111 result with a gritty second half. The Knicks failed to carry over the momentum from a fantastic first half in which they led 71-59.

They had several defensive lapses and their execution offensively wasn't as neat as it has been in past games. Jalen Brunson had 36 points, while Mikal Bridges had 24. Karl-Anthony Towns had an underwhelming night as he managed only eight points on 2 of 12 shots.

The Knicks must be spot on against the Bulls, who are soaring with an unbeaten 4-0 run. Chicago enters this contest with a 126-113 win over the star-studded Sacramento Kings. 2024 first-round pick Matas Buzelis had another sensational performance as he dropped 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting while 8 of 11 shots, including four 3s.

Josh Giddey nearly had a triple-double with 20 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists, shooting 50.0%.

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New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls Injury Report for Oct. 31

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks have listed Karl-Anthony Towns as probable with a quadriceps injury. Guerschon Yabusele is carrying the same status due to a knee injury, while Mitchell Robinson is questionable, citing ankle injury management. It would be Robinson's season debut if he plays.

Chicago Bulls injury report

The Bulls remain without Coby White and Zach Collins, who are recovering from calf and wrist injuries, respectively.

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New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 31

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart

The Knicks will likely start Jalen Brunson at point guard, with Mikal Bridges as his backcourt partner. OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Ariel Hukporti will complete the rest of the lineup.

PG	Jalen Brunson	Miles McBride	Tyler Kolek
SG	Mikal Bridges	Jordan Clarkson	Landry Shamet
SF	OG Anunoby	Josh Hart	Pacome Dadiet
PF	Karl-Anthony Towns	Guerschon Yabusele
C	Ariel Hukporti	Mitchell Robinson*	Trey Jemison III

Chicago Bulls starting lineup and depth chart

The Bulls will likely start Josh Giddey and Tre Jones in the backcourt. Isaac Okoro could retain his spot as the small forward, alongside power forward Matas Buzelis and center Nikola Vucevic.

PG	Josh Giddey	Jevon Carter
SG	Tre Jones	Ayo Dosunmu	Trentyn Flowers
SF	Isaac Okoro	Kevin Huerter	Dalen Terry
PF	Matas Buzelis	Patrick Williams	Noa Esengue	Julian Phillips
C	Nikola Vucevic	Jalen Smith	Lachlan Olbrich