The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls in overtime, 128-120, at United Center on Wednesday night.

The Knicks (15-13) opened the game in strong fashion, extending a one-point first-quarter lead to nine by halftime. However, the Bulls (11-16) progressively clawed back, and despite still being down by both five and four points on multiple occasions in the closing minutes, DeMar DeRozan scored the final four points in regulation to force overtime. New York then made up for the disappointing second half with a 9-0 run between the 3:02- and 28.1-second marks of the extra period to seal the victory.

Julius Randle led the Knicks with a 31-point, 13-rebound double-double that included seven assists. Jalen Brunson finished with 30 points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal. R.J. Barrett furnished 22 points, six boards, two assists and one block. Quentin Grimes registered 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

DeRozan paced the Bulls with 32 points, complementing them with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Zach LaVine delivered 25 points, five boards, three assists and one steal. Nikola Vucevic managed 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Coby White supplied 12 points, four boards and two assists. Patrick Williams compiled 11 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block.

The two teams reconvene at United Center for a rematch Friday night.