This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks/onsi as Knicks Look to Halt Disappointing NBA Cup Trend. The NBA Cup is upon us once again, and fans of the New York Knicks have reasons to be excited.

The Chicago Bulls continue to look nothing like the rebuilding team many expected, powering their way to a 135-125 victory over the New York Knicks behind a career night from Josh Giddey.

The Chicago Bulls could be missing their skilled scoring guard for an upcoming battle against the New York Knicks.

Both the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks lost on Sunday for the first time this season, and now they’ll face off on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Ante

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Mikal Bridges scored 23 points in the NBA Cup group play opener for both teams. Both teams relied heavily on 3-pointers, with Chicago hitting 17 of 37 and New York converting 18 of 45. The Bulls outshot the Knicks overall from the floor, 53.6% to 49.5%

Explore the five New York Knicks who have earned First-Team All-NBA while with the Knicks. Walt Frazier played 10 seasons with the Knicks winning two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Making an All-NBA First Team is an incredible individual accomplishment,

CHICAGO — Mike Brown needs another month before he can judge both his team and the rest of the NBA.