Hawks vs Bulls
Sun, Dec 21
Final
Hawks
Hawks
(15 - 14)
150
-
152
Bulls
Bulls
(12 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 38 | 35 | 42 | 35 | 150 |
| Bulls | 38 | 45 | 33 | 36 | 152 |
Venue: State Farm Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Johnson
ATL | #1 | F
36
11
9
Josh Giddey
CHI | #3 | G
19
9
12
Smart Game Analysis
Atlanta Hawks has a 62% chance of winning the game
The return of Trae Young revitalizes the Hawks' offense against a Bulls defense allowing over 122 points per game, while Chicago faces a potential scoring void with Coby White's uncertain status.
Key Analysis
- • Trae Young is expected to play after resting Friday, boosting an offense that struggled significantly in a 28-point loss to the Spurs.
- • Bulls leading scorer Coby White is listed as questionable with a new ankle injury, potentially removing 21.2 points per game from their lineup.
- • Chicago's defense ranks near the bottom of the league, allowing 122.1 points per game, which pairs poorly against Atlanta's top-15 pace.
- • The Hawks have lost 3 of their last 4 games but have a rest advantage for Young compared to the Bulls who are managing multiple nagging injuries.
- • Atlanta's Jalen Johnson (23.3 PPG, 10.5 RPG) presents a mismatch for Chicago's interior defense, which allows 46 rebounds per game.
- • Chicago must capitalize on Atlanta's poor home record (5-7) by attacking the paint through Nikola Vucevic if their perimeter shooting falters.
