The Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls face off in a crucial rematch, with the Hawks aiming to bounce back from a three-game skid. Despite a strong offensive performance, the Hawks struggled defensively in their last matchup, allowing 152 points. Trae Young and Jalen Johnson led the offense, but the teams defensive woes overshadowed their efforts. The Hawks bench also contributed, with Vit Krejci and Zaccharie Risacher providing spark.Both teams have potent offenses, ranking high in assists and points per game, but their defenses are lackluster, with the Hawks ranking 18th and the Bulls ranking 24th. The Hawks have a chance to turn things around if they can tighten up their defense.Injuries will impact the game, with Dyson Daniels out for the Hawks and Mo Gueye questionable. The Bulls are also missing Noa Essengue. Rookie Asa Newell could see more playing time, and the Hawks league-leading turnover force percentage could spark transition buckets.The game tips off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TV. Tune in to see if the Hawks can find a balanced win and flip the script.

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