Knicks – Bulls 135-105

Mohamed Diawara ties career high with 2 blocks in Knicks' 135-105 win

Mohamed Diawara ·

21 MIN 8 PTS 6 REB 4 AST 2 BLK 1 TOV 2/5 FG 1/4 3P 3/4 FT +1 +/-

Mohamed Diawara scored 8 points, collected 6 rebounds, handed out 4 assists and recorded 2 blocks as the New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-105.

Diawara shot 2-for-5 from the field, 1-for-4 from three-point range and 3-for-4 at the free-throw line while logging 21 minutes. He grabbed two offensive and four defensive rebounds, committed one turnover and three personal fouls. The Knicks outscored the Bulls by one point while he was on the court. The two blocks matched his career high for a single game. Compared with last season’s averages of 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes, this outing featured more minutes, points, rebounds and assists, though his field-goal percentage of 40 % was slightly below his prior 42.3 % rate.

French players Noa Essengue posted 6 points and 3 rebounds in 14 minutes, while Pacôme Dadiet added 4 points in 9 minutes. The official scoreboard reads Chicago Bulls - New York Knicks 105-135.

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