Although Chen Xi still did not travel with the team for the Knicks' next game on the night of the 8th, for New York, it perhaps was not too hard to accept.
Because on the night of the 8th, the Knicks' opponent did not look particularly strong on paper.
At exactly 7 p.m. New York time, the Knicks, still led by Joe, hosted the visiting Chicago Bulls.
After Joe had led the team to a godlike performance against the Pistons in the previous game, securing the team's nineteenth straight win of the season, the Knicks fans' confidence had swelled to unprecedented heights.
They looked at everyone with an attitude of, "So what if we spot you one Chen Xi?" Their hearts were full of anticipation for the team to continue its glorious run and march even farther.
The measly Chicago Bulls?
To me, they were nothing more than heads on pikes, waiting to be claimed!!
December 8, 2023, 9:53 p.m.
As the final buzzer sounded, the Knicks' home game against the Bulls officially came to an end.
The final score was 107-124.
The Knicks suffered a 17-point rout at the hands of the Bulls, handing them their first loss of the new season...
Without Chen there to bail them out, PG had ultimately and inevitably triggered his defining trait—"God-Ghost Duality"~~
That night, Joe played 38 minutes, shooting 8 of 24 in tribute to his idol Kobe~~
He also went 1 of 8 from three and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Despite consuming a huge share of the shot attempts, he finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and as many as 5 turnovers...
Now, turning to the Knicks' opponent that night.
The Bulls' two star players: DeRozan played 36 minutes, shooting 9 of 19, 1 of