Knox scores 35 points to lead Windy City Bulls to matinee victory over Oklahoma City

The Windy City Bulls defeated the Oklahoma City Blue 123-102 Wednesday afternoon to sweep the team’s two-game road trip. Windy City forward Kevin Knox II led all scorers with 35 points, shooting 58% from the field, sinking a game-high seven 3-pointers, and tallying a double-double with 15 rebounds.

Opening the game Windy City and Oklahoma City were much more evenly paced compared to the Bulls' previous 36-point first quarter on Monday night, and the first quarter ended with the Bulls up 27-22. The tide began to turn in the Bulls’ favor as Knox caught fire in the second shooting a near perfect 6 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from long range for 18 points.

Fighting back in the third, a bucket under the basket by Blue forward Kendall Munson put Oklahoma just six points behind as the Blue gained momentum off a back-to-back foul and missed shot by the Bulls. Undeterred, the Bulls pushed ahead into the fourth and regained a double-digit lead for the win.

Four Bulls joined Knox in double digits. Windy City guard Mac McClung logged 20 points and a game-high 13 assists for a double-double. Windy City rookie guard Caleb Grill notched a new career high of 20 points, tacking on six rebounds and a game-high four steals.

Fellow Bulls rookie guard/forward Wooga Poplar chipped in 15 points from the bench, shooting 75% from the field. Finally, Windy City forward/center Giorgi Bezhanishvili notched 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks.