The evolution of Josh Giddey as a potent shooter from the three point line is good for him and for the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls have started this season with a 5-0 record, something the team hasn't done since the 1996-97 season when Michael Jordan and the Bulls went on to win the NBA Finals. The Bulls started that season with a 12-game winning streak and finished the regular season with a record of 69-13.

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points as the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak and handed the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season, 128-116 on Sunday night.

The Bulls’ fast-paced, egalitarian approach to offense passed its first major test against a Knicks team that has dreams of a deep playoff run with a 135-125 triumph in an NBA Cup game at the United Center. The Bulls are 5-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season and are the last remaining undefeated team in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan said rookie Noa Essengue will be assigned to the G League to practice and play with Windy City, starting on Saturday.

The Bulls shook off the return of their one-time star to keep their undefeated start to the season going in a 126-113 win over the Kings.