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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in a high-scoring affair, the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season. Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 28 points, while Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 36. Nine Bulls players scored in double figures. The game featured multiple season highs for the Bulls, including points in the first half and total points scored. Trae Young played for Atlanta after recovering from injury but missed a last-second shot. The Hawks have now lost three in a row. The two teams will play again in Atlanta on Tuesday.

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Bulls Outgun Hawks in NBA’s Highest-Scoring Game This Season

ATLANTA – The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks engaged in an offensive explosion Sunday night, with the Bulls ultimately prevailing 152-150 in a game that set a new high mark for scoring in the NBA this season. Rookie Matas Buzelis led a balanced Chicago attack with 28 points, as nine Bulls players reached double figures.

Chicago (13-15) set season highs for points in the first half (83) and overall game total, holding on in the final seconds after a frantic finish. Jalen Johnson paced the Hawks (15-15) with 36 points, while Trae Young, still working his way back from a knee injury, added 35 in a losing effort.

The Bulls shot lights out, with Buzelis hitting a career-high seven three-pointers on eight attempts. The Hawks struggled to contain Chicago’s diverse attack, as Josh Giddey chipped in with 19 points and 12 assists.

The Hawks, who were also led by Onyeka Okongwu’s 23 points and Vit Krejci’s 20, have now lost three consecutive games. Atlanta was without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) for the sixth straight game and announced forward Eli Ndiaye will have season-ending surgery.

With five seconds remaining, Johnson’s three-pointer cut the Bulls’ lead to 151-150. Buzelis then made one of two free throws, leaving the Hawks with a chance to tie or win, but Young’s jumper at the buzzer fell short.

The Bulls and Hawks will meet again in Atlanta on Tuesday.

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