The Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks game will be played on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET, at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 15-15 record. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 117-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their most recent outing.
Meanwhile, the Bulls, holding a 13-17 record, currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Their three-game winning streak came to a halt after a 98-123 loss to the Boston Celtics. This was followed by a 91-112 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, extending their losing streak to two games. The Bulls and Hawks have already clashed twice this season, with Chicago winning both games, 125-113 on November 9 and 136-122 on November 22. The two teams have met 261 times in the regular season, with the Bulls leading the series 141-120.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls: Preview
The Hawks have struggled defensively this season, allowing 119.0 points per game, the fourth-worst mark in the league. However, their offense ranks eighth, scoring 116.4 points per contest. On the boards, Atlanta is impressive with 46.1 rebounds per game, the fourth-best in the NBA, while allowing 44.3 rebounds (19th overall). From beyond the arc, they make 12.5 three-pointers per game (20th) with a 35.0% accuracy (18th).
The Bulls rank seventh in scoring, averaging 117.2 points per game, but their defense has been shaky, giving up 121.1 points, second-worst in the NBA. They are 12th in rebounding at 44.7 per game but struggle to contain opponents, conceding 46.9 rebounds (third-worst). Chicago thrives from three-point range, making 16.3 threes per game (second-best) with a 37.0% success rate (12th).
Also Read: Ranking All 30 NBA Teams’ After Week 8 Games
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls: Odds And Best Bets
The odds for the upcoming Hawks vs. Bulls game will be updated soon.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google! Follow Us
Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls: Head-To-Head Stats
The Hawks and Bulls have faced off 13 times over the last four seasons, including two games in the current 2024-25 season. Chicago has won both encounters this season, first securing a 125-113 road victory on November 9, followed by a dominant 136-122 home win on November 22, bringing their all-time head-to-head record to 141-120. In the 2023-24 season, the teams split their three games, with the Bulls claiming two victories (136-126 and 118-113) but falling to the Hawks 101-113 in their final game of the season.
The 2022-23 season saw Chicago win three of their four meetings, including a narrow 110-108 victory on the road. However, the Hawks won a 123-122 overtime thriller that year. In the 2021-22 season, the Bulls dominated with three wins in four games, including a 131-117 home victory and a 130-118 road win. Overall, the Bulls have a 9-4 record against the Hawks in the last four seasons, including the ongoing 2024-2025 season.
Also Read: Ranking All 30 NBA Teams’ Head Coaches From WORST To FIRST For The 2024-25 Season
