Chicago Bulls chase fourth straight win over Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks meet Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena, Wednesday 11:00am (NBA). Chicago Bulls have won 56 of the 97 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Chicago Bulls are 27th. Atlanta Hawks have the higher position to protect.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 97 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 41, Chicago Bulls 56.
Last time out (2025-26), Chicago Bulls won 126–123 at State Farm Arena.
Chicago Bulls have won the last three against Atlanta Hawks.
Biggest margin between these two: Chicago Bulls by 39 points in 2012-13 (97–58).
Players to watch
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
