Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks take on Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in NBA Cup action.
The Atlanta Hawks (7-9) have thrived in NBA Cup games this year winning their first two in East Group C. They have the opportunity to really take hold of the group against the Chicago Bulls (6-10) in this NBA Cup matchup. Jalen Johnson has been terrific for Atlanta in its first two NBA Cup games. He is averaging 18.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game, including his second career triple-double with Trae Young out of the lineup. The NBA Cup brings out something different in teams that may not be traditional championship contenders, but with wins in this tournament and a championship there are bragging rights to be had.
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Game Date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
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Chicago lost its only NBA Cup game so far this season in a 144-126 game to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In that game Chicago started slow and closed poorly getting outscored 86-58 in the first and fourth quarters respectively.
These teams have played once already this season outside of the NBA Cup with Chicago pulling off an impressive fourth quarter comeback. Chicago entered the final quarter down 98-90, but dominated Atlanta 35-15 in the final 12 minutes of play. Coby White scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth to lead the comeback.
Atlanta could not find a rhythm in the final period shooting 26.1% from the field with four turnovers. They missed all seven of their three-point attempts and went 3-7 from the free-throw line in an example of a quarter where nothing can go right for a team.B
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