Chicago played well in the first-half but were outscored 28-12 in a difference-making third quarter.
The Bulls fell to the Atlanta Hawks 108-97 on Saturday night. Chicago had a 63-54 lead at halftime but followed it up with just 12 points in the third quarter. Nikola Vucevic was a late scratch and replaced by Thad Young in the starting lineup, who nearly recorded a triple double (20 points, seven rebounds, nine assists). Trae Young led the Hawks with 33 points and seven assists. The Bulls (26-38) will look to get back in the win column Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers (42-21) at home.