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Atlanta Hawks Dominate Chicago Bulls at United Center with Stellar Team Performance

The Atlanta Hawks have improved their season record to 21-19 after a commanding victory over the Chicago Bulls, who now stand at 18-23. The final score of the game was 110-94, showcasing the Hawks' superior play throughout the match.


CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 15: David Roddy #8 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on January 15, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

Key Highlights from the Game


The Atlanta Hawks led for a significant portion of the game, holding onto the lead for 45:17 minutes and achieving their biggest lead of 17 points. Their dominance was evident in both offensive and defensive plays, with a total of 58 rebounds compared to the Bulls' 57 and securing more steals (11) which contributed to their aggressive defense. The Hawks also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 22 points off turnovers.


Keaton Wallace emerged as a standout player for the Hawks, scoring an impressive 27 points along with six assists and six rebounds. His efficiency on court was unmatched, boasting an offensive rating of 140.08 and a defensive rating of just under 88. Onyeka Okongwu also made significant contributions with a double-double consisting of 14 points and an impressive tally of seven assists plus thirteen rebounds.


CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 15: A generic basketball photo of the Official Wilson basketball during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls on January 15, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls Efforts


Despite falling short against the robust Atlanta team, The Chicago Bulls had moments worth noting. They managed to rack up more fast break points (24) than their opponents (16), showing bursts of speed when transitioning from defense to offense. Their efforts in paint were commendable too; they scored more in this area (62) than Atlanta did (52). However, turnovers proved costly for them as they lost possession twenty times throughout the game.


Looking ahead, The Atlanta Hawks are set to face off against Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on NBCS-BOS or FDSSE TV networks as both teams aim for victory in this upcoming encounter.


CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 15: A generic basketball photo of the Official Wilson basketball during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls on January 15, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

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