Rob Dillingham surprised fans with a costly missed dunk during the Chicago Bulls‘ game against the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Now in his second NBA season, Dillingham—traded midseason from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Bulls—has been given more chances to prove his abilities, but his inexperience was evident late in the third quarter when he failed to complete a fast-break dunk attempt.
Performance Breakdown: Bulls vs. Knicks
Dillingham’s missed dunk was a frustrating moment amid a tough game for the Bulls, who extended their losing streak with a narrow defeat at home. Key factors like shot efficiency, ball movement, and turnovers favored the Knicks, who shot 45% overall, recorded 27 assists, and limited turnovers to 13. Meanwhile, Chicago struggled with 40% shooting, 24 assists, and committed 17 turnovers.
Despite the loss, five Bulls players scored in double figures. Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 15 points and four rebounds, shooting 4-of-12 from the field, including 3-of-9 from three-point range, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line. Jalen Smith added 12 points and five rebounds, Isaac Okoro contributed 12 points and six rebounds, Guerschon Yabusele posted a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Patrick Williams recorded 10 points along with eight assists.
Season Standing and Upcoming Challenge
The defeat dropped Chicago to a 24-34 record, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls remain just above the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets but trail behind the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets. Facing a tough stretch of nine consecutive losses, the team looks to reverse fortunes as they prepare to host the Hornets on February 24th at 8 p.m. ET, aiming to halt their slide on home court.
ROB DILLINGHAM OH NO 😭
Dillingham blows a wide-open dunk on a fast break 💀pic.twitter.com/t8aT4rnMh9
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2026
ROB DILLINGHAM OH NO 😭
Dillingham blows a wide-open dunk on a fast break 💀pic.twitter.com/t8aT4rnMh9
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2026
