The Atlanta Hawks (31 - 24) took down the Chicago Bulls (27 - 25) Wednesday night at the United Center, 113 - 90. The shorthanded Bulls, already playing without Jimmy Butler, lost Taj Gibson to a foot injury in the second half. The lack of depth ccaught up with them, as the Hawks increased their lead from three points at half time to 16 points heading into the fourth quarter behind an explosive 38 - point third period. The Bulls never got it within double - digits in the final quarter. Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 18 points (6 - 10) to lead the Hawks despite playing just 18 minutes. Jeff Teague's 17 points led starters and he added eight assists, five rebounds and three steals. It was a team effort, as the Hawks recorded a brilliant 25 - to - 12 assist - to - turnover ratio as a team and nailed 13 of their 33 three - point shots (39 percent). Bulls center Pau Gasol led all scorers with 20 points (9 - 16 FG) and added 10 rebounds and five assists. Derrick rose scored 14 but struggled from the field (6 - 18 FG). Doug McDermott was a bright spot, as he came off the bench to score 17 points (6 - 12 FG). The Bulls offense was clunky, as they shot just 44 percent from the field and turned it over 18 times. The Hawks return home next Friday after the break to matchup against the Heat. The Bulls begin their second half next Thursday in Cleveland.
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