The Chicago Bulls (14-18) secured a 118-113 victory against the Atlanta Hawks (12-18), led by standout performances from DeMar DeRozan and Andre Drummond.
DeRozan poured in 25 points, with 11 crucial points coming in the fourth quarter, as he orchestrated the Bulls’ comeback.
Drummond, making his first start of the season, delivered season highs of 24 points and 25 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the absence of Nikola Vucevic.
Despite Trae Young’s 21 points and 13 assists, the Bulls managed to cool off the red-hot Hawks, snapping their three-game losing streak.
The Bulls displayed resilience without key players, with Zach LaVine sidelined due to foot inflammation and Vucevic nursing bruised muscles around his left hip and groin.
Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu each contributed 19 points, compensating for the Bulls’ 7-of-25 shooting from beyond the arc.
Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Hawks with 22 points, while Dejounte Murray added 17 in a losing effort.
