The Atlanta Hawks will try to get revenge on the Chicago Bulls and even up the season series at 1-1 Wednesday night. Last Monday, the Bulls won the first matchup of the season series in Atlanta, 130-118. Chicago at home this season is 11-4. Atlanta on the road is 7-9.
Keys for Bulls Getting Win
Guard The Pick-And-Roll
Chicago had no answers for the Trae Young-Clint Capela pick-and-roll action. That was the main reason behind the Hawks taking an early eight-point. With no Lonzo ball and Alex Caruso tonight, they must be ready to guard Young and Vucevic. Vucevic must be more active if they want to get their second against Atlanta within three days.
Force Tough Shots
Atlanta is entering Wednesday night as tied for the best team in the NBA, shooting at 37.9%, but the good news for the Bulls is the Hawks are only 15th best in the NBA with 12.3 threes made per game. Last Monday, the Bulls allowed the Hawks to shoot 44.1% from the three-point line. That includes 12 three’s combined of Cam Reddish and Trae Young. If the Bulls want to keep the Hawks cold, play tough and physical defense.
Injury Report
Bulls
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Marko Simonovic | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Ersan Illyasova | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Lonzo Ball | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Tony Bradley | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Alex Caruso | Out | Foot |
| Patrick Williams | Out | Wrist |
Hawks
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Malik Ellison | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Gorgui Dieng | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Delon Wright | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Kevin Huerter | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Jalen Johnson | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| John Collins | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Onyeka Okongwu | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Sharife Cooper | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Lou Williams | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot | Out | NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols |
| Danilo Gallinari | Out | Wrist |
| Soloman Hill | Out | Right Hamstring Tear |
Game Prediction
If the Hawks want any kind of revenge on the Bulls, they must stop Lavine and DeRozan, and that won’t happen Wednesday night. After tonight, Chicago will get another home victory and be the 2nd best team in the eastern conference. One player to look out for from Chicago is Coby White.
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