The Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 in overtime at the United Center, according to NBA.com. Norman Powell led the scoring with 33 points, while Josh Giddey contributed 15 points and 14 assists to secure the win.
United Center Overtime Battle
The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in an extra session after both teams traded baskets through four quarters. Norman Powell shot 12 of 19 from the field, adding five rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes and six seconds of play, NBA.com reported.
Josh Giddey played 39 minutes and one second, grabbing 10 rebounds to complete a double-double alongside his 14 assists. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists over 40 minutes and 21 seconds on the floor.
Team Statistics and Shooting Totals
Chicago finished the game shooting 49.5 percent from the field, converting 45 of 91 total attempts. The team hit 20 of 50 three-point shots for a 40 percent success rate from beyond the arc.
Atlanta recorded 47 field goals on 107 attempts, shooting 43.9 percent overall while struggling from long range with 8 of 40 on three-pointers. The Bulls collected 51 total rebounds, including 41 on the defensive glass, and handed out 34 assists. The Hawks gathered 48 total rebounds and recorded 29 assists while committing 17 turnovers.
Player Contributions Down the Stretch
Isaac Okoro contributed 15 points and three rebounds in 40 minutes and 53 seconds for Chicago. Jalen Smith added 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 6 of 15 from the floor. For Atlanta, CJ McCollum scored 20 points in 31 minutes and 52 seconds, while Onyeka Okongwu chipped in 17 points and six rebounds.
The teams completed the contest at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Fans can access game replays three days after the final buzzer, as live streams are not available on League Pass.
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