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Can the Hawks Soar Against the Bulls at State Farm Arena?

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to host the Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent offensive surge. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 13th, promises to be a thrilling encounter.


CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 4: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a free throw during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on April 4, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Hawks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings. Despite a close defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 119-125, they demonstrated strong offensive capabilities. The team led for over half of the game and showcased an impressive 60 percent shooting from inside the arc and an 80 percent success rate from the free-throw line. However, turnovers and defensive lapses allowed their opponents to capitalize on fast breaks and points in paint.


In another recent game against Miami Heat, Atlanta's performance dipped slightly as they lost 113-122. Their three-point shooting held steady at around 35 percent but turnovers proved costly once again with Miami capitalizing on these mistakes.


CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 4: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 4, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

However, it was against Houston Rockets that Atlanta truly shone brightly with a high-scoring victory of 134-127. Dominating for most of the game and achieving an impressive lead of up to 20 points at one stage, they showed what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders – particularly from beyond the arc where they hit an excellent 42 percent.


These performances indicate that while defensively there may be concerns – particularly in terms of points allowed off turnovers – offensively Atlanta is finding its rhythm. With effective field goal percentages consistently above average and solid contributions from both starters and bench players alike, there's potential for them to outscore any opponent on their day.


CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 4: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 4, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans should expect an exciting contest where offense could very well dictate proceedings once more as both teams look to assert dominance early on in this mid-season matchup.


The action unfolds live from State Farm Arena on February 13th at half-past midnight (00:30 AM) local time. Fans can catch every play live on BSSE or NBCS-CHI depending upon their location.

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