Isaac Okoro matches personal milestone in Knicks loss
The Chicago Bulls” The losing streak continued as they fell to the New York Knicks 105-99 on Sunday. It was their ninth straight loss and they are now 24-34. However, they had Isaac Okoro pass as he has been doing lately.
Even in the loss, Okoro finished the game with 12 points and six rebounds. In the process, Okoro equaled his career featwith his sixth straight 10+ point game, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. That stretch dates back to Feb. 5 against the Toronto Raptors, when he scored 10 points in a 123-107 loss.
Additionally, Okor’s most recent 10+ point streak dates back to May 2021. From 5/7 to 5/16, he scored in double figures. Okoro has played 48 games so far and is averaging 9.1 points per game. Matas Bouzelis led the way with 15 points for Chicago. Jalen Smith matched Okor with 12 points. Gershon Yabusele chipped in with 11 points and Patrick Williams finished with 10 points.
He finished with 15 points in a 126-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Before that, Okoro scored 16 points in a 110-101 loss to the Raptors, the Bulls’ first game since the All-Star break.
2025. Bulls acquired by Okoro from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Lonzo Ball. A big reason Okoro was brought in was to bolster Chicago’s defense, as he is known for his ineffectiveness and disruptive presence in passing lanes.
The loss marks the first time in seven years that the Bulls have lost nine straight games. They play at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
2026-02-23 03:59:00
