Bulls Edge Hawks in Thrilling Finish at United Center
Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · United Center
Chicago Bulls 128, Atlanta Hawks 123, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls?
Chicago Bulls beat Atlanta Hawks 128-123 at United Center on October 27, 2025.
The Chicago Bulls secured a narrow victory over the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 128-123 at the United Center. This win marks the Bulls' fourth consecutive victory and improves their record to 4-0 in the current season, while the Hawks fall to 1-4. The Bulls have demonstrated strong form, having won their last five games, with an average of 120.1 points scored and 113.9 points allowed over their last ten outings. In contrast, the Hawks have struggled recently, losing their last game and averaging 118.5 points scored and 118.0 points allowed in their last ten games.
The match was closely contested, featuring a series of lead changes and tight scoring in the fourth quarter. Key moments included a dunk by Kristaps Porzingis that tied the game at 118, followed by a crucial three-pointer from Matas Buzelis, giving the Bulls a lead they would not relinquish. The scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the game, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities.
Chicago's home record stands at 5-0, reflecting their dominance at the United Center, where they have averaged 117.0 points scored and allowed only 102.2 points in their last five home games. The Bulls have been particularly effective at home, while the Hawks have struggled on the road with a 1-3 record away from home this season.
The two teams have faced each other multiple times recently, with the Bulls leading the series 1-0 this season. Historically, the record between these teams is tied at 2-2 over their last four meetings, with the Bulls winning their last encounter on November 23, 2025, by a score of 136-122.
In terms of injuries, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. The Bulls were without Dailyn Swain, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, and Rob Dillingham, while the Hawks had Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis also listed as day-to-day. The impact of these injuries could be felt throughout the game, influencing rotations and player performances.
The market reflected the Bulls' strong start to the season, with betting lines favoring them heavily, as indicated by their home win probability of 1.0. The conditions at the United Center were conducive to high-scoring play, with both teams showing offensive prowess throughout the match.
Viewers should have noted the pivotal moments in the fourth quarter, particularly the scoring plays that shifted momentum and the strategic decisions made by both coaches in the closing minutes. The Bulls' ability to execute under pressure and make crucial shots proved to be the difference in this tightly contested matchup.
Injury report
- Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
- Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
- Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
- RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
Leaders
- PointsAyo Dosunmu21Chicago Bulls
- AssistsNikola Vucevic9Chicago Bulls
- ReboundsNikola Vucevic17Chicago Bulls
- PointsKristaps Porzingis27Atlanta Hawks
- AssistsTrae Young17Atlanta Hawks
- ReboundsOnyeka Okongwu10Atlanta Hawks
Recent form
Chicago Bulls
Last 10: 8-2Streak W5120.1 scored · 113.9 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W110-98at Orlando MagicOct 25
- W115-111vs Detroit PistonsOct 23
- W122-102at Philadelphia 76ersApr 13
- W119-89vs Washington WizardsApr 12
- W119-111vs Miami HeatApr 10
- L113-135at Cleveland CavaliersApr 8
- W131-117at Charlotte HornetsApr 6
- W118-113vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 5
- W137-118vs Toronto RaptorsApr 2
- L117-145at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 1
Atlanta Hawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1118.5 scored · 118 allowed per game3-2 away
- L100-117vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 25
- W111-107at Orlando MagicOct 24
- L118-138vs Toronto RaptorsOct 22
- W117-105vs Orlando MagicApr 13
- W124-110at Philadelphia 76ersApr 11
- W133-109at Brooklyn NetsApr 10
- L112-119at Orlando MagicApr 8
- W147-134vs Utah JazzApr 6
- L105-121vs New York KnicksApr 5
- L118-120at Dallas MavericksApr 3
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Atlanta Hawks | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 49-98 | 48-92 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 11-32 | 16-43 |
| Three-point % | 34 | 37 |
| Free throws | 14-20 | 16-21 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 51 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Assists | 32 | 33 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 66 | 64 |
| Fouls | 17 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 11 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter83-89Luke Kennard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trae Young assists)
- 3rd Quarter83-92Patrick Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-92Trae Young makes 8-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter86-92Trae Young makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter86-94Ayo Dosunmu makes 2-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter88-94Trae Young makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter90-94Onyeka Okongwu makes hook shot (Trae Young assists)
- 3rd Quarter90-96Julian Phillips makes 1-foot layup (Tre Jones assists)
- 3rd Quarter90-98Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot (Tre Jones assists)
- 3rd Quarter92-98Mouhamed Gueye makes dunk (Trae Young assists)
- 4th Quarter94-98Trae Young makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter96-98Onyeka Okongwu makes 1-foot layup (Trae Young assists)
- 4th Quarter96-100Patrick Williams makes layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
- 4th Quarter99-100Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
- 4th Quarter101-100Onyeka Okongwu makes dunk (Trae Young assists)
- 4th Quarter101-101Patrick Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-102Patrick Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-102Kristaps Porzingis makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter103-104Matas Buzelis makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter105-104Onyeka Okongwu makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter107-104Dyson Daniels makes 1-foot two point shot (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter107-106Josh Giddey makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter109-106Jalen Johnson makes 3-foot two point shot (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
- 4th Quarter112-106Onyeka Okongwu makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
- 4th Quarter112-108Nikola Vucevic makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
- 4th Quarter112-111Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matas Buzelis assists)
- 4th Quarter112-113Nikola Vucevic makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter114-113Kristaps Porzingis makes dunk (Trae Young assists)
- 4th Quarter114-116Ayo Dosunmu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
- 4th Quarter116-116Jalen Johnson makes layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 4th Quarter116-117Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter116-118Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-118Kristaps Porzingis makes dunk (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter118-121Matas Buzelis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
- 4th Quarter118-123Kevin Huerter makes two point shot (Nikola Vucevic assists)
- 4th Quarter120-123Jalen Johnson makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter120-126Josh Giddey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter123-126Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 4th Quarter123-127Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-128Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Bulls, below favours Atlanta Hawks.
Venue
- United CenterChicago, IL
- Attendance18094
- OfficialsJacyn Goble, Justin Van Duyne, Robert Hussey
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