Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: Jan. 25 Chicago Bulls

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Jan 23, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) celebrates a play with guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the third quarter of their game against the LA Clippers at Philips Arena. The Clippers won 115-105. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Hawks return to the court Wednesday night to take on the Chicago Bulls. Will they win as easily as they did last week?

Haven’t we seen this movie before? I’m not talking about La La Land, which is delightful, I’m talking about the Atlanta Hawks playing the Chicago Bulls. They played just last week, with the Hawks coming away with a 102-93 win.

It’s fair to say that the Hawks dominated that game. They got off to a quick start and never looked back. A late run by the Bulls eventually made the final score relatively close, but make no mistake, it was a drubbing. Through the first three quarters, it was one of the best games the Hawks have played this season. They dominated on both ends of the court.

Atlanta held Chicago to 42 percent shooting and 25 percent from behind the arc. They themselves shot 47.6 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from deep. Dennis Schroder, Paul Millsap, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. combined to shoot 6-for-9 from three-point range.

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Schroder finished the game with 25 points and six assists on 11-for-14 shooting. The Bulls couldn’t stop him. Michael Carter-Williams‘ defensive shortcomings were on full display against Schroder.

Chicago’s backcourt, except for Jimmy Butler, was particularly dreadful. Carter-Williams, Dwyane Wade, and Rajon Rondo combined to shoot 4-for-21 from the field. They also had seven turnovers. Yikes.

Since the loss, the Bulls have bounced back to win two games in a row. They’ve knocked off the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic in recent days to bring their record back to .500.

We’ll see whether or not they can get a little revenge against the Hawks on their home-court.

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