Powell's 33 points saved the Bulls from a 125-117 overtime victory over the Hawks.

November 14th - The Bulls defeated the Hawks 125-117 in overtime. Powell scored 33 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Gidi added 15 points , 10 rebounds , and 14 assists. For the Hawks, Johnson had 27 points, 11 rebounds , and 10 assists, and McCollum contributed 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Bulls gradually gained the upper hand thanks to outside shooting from Powell and Boozer, while Gidi also scored repeatedly through drives. After Hield hit a three-pointer, the Bulls extended their lead to double digits. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulls led 33-24 . In the second quarter, the Bulls once held an 18- point lead. The Hawks responded with Johnson repeatedly attacking the basket, while McCollum and Landale also scored in succession. At halftime, the Bulls led 60-53 .

After switching sides, Powell hit a three-pointer first, but the Hawks relied on Johnson, Okongu, and Walker to score consecutively, and Dort also scored to gradually narrow the gap. The Hawks then tied the score before the end of the third quarter. After three quarters, the two sides were tied at 83. In the final quarter, the Bulls relied on Powell, Smith, and Hield to score and regain the lead, while the Hawks relied on McCollum and Johnson to score consecutively. At the end of the fourth quarter, the two sides were tied at 110 , and the game went into overtime.

In overtime, the Bulls relied on Powell's consecutive drives to the basket, with Okoro and Boozerlis also contributing crucial points. Gidi and Powell sealed the victory with free throws in the final moments. Ultimately, the Bulls defeated the Hawks 125-117 .

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 27 points , 11 rebounds , and 10 assists; McCollum had 20 points , 5 rebounds , and 5 assists; Okongwu had 17 points, 6 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Walker had 16 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Landale had 12 points and 5 rebounds; Dort had 10 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Wiggins had 9 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Daniels had 6 points , 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; Flemings had 1 rebound and 1 assist .

Bulls player statistics

Powell 33 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Gidi 15 points , 10 rebounds , 14 assists; Smith 15 points , 12 rebounds , 3 assists; Okoro 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Williams 13 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Hield 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Boozer 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Eisenger 5 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist.

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