NBA · Final Recap
Chicago Wins 15-7 Overtime After Powell’s 33-Point Night
November 14, 2026 · 3:48 AM
The Bulls erased Atlanta’s late push, then owned overtime to secure a 125-117 win.
Chicago turned a 110-110 regulation tie into a 125-117 overtime win, outscoring Atlanta 15-7 in the extra period. The Bulls led 60-53 at halftime, but Atlanta cut into the margin with a 30-24 third quarter and a 27-26 fourth. Norman Powell paced Chicago with 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, no blocks and three turnovers. Josh Giddey added 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, plus three blocks, no steals and four turnovers. Jalen Smith also scored 15, shooting 6-of-15, with 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals, no blocks and four turnovers. Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson had 27 points on 11-of-26 shooting, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, no blocks and five turnovers. CJ McCollum scored 20 on 9-of-16 shooting and added five rebounds, five assists, one block, no steals and zero turnovers.
Key Performers
Norman Powell, Chicago: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST; 12/19 FG Josh Giddey, Chicago: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 14 AST, 3 BLK; 5/10 FG Jalen Johnson, Atlanta: 27 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST; 11/26 FG
Standings Impact
The supplied season snapshot lists Chicago at 1-9 and 28th in the power index, while Atlanta is 7-5 and 15th. The result gives the lower-ranked Bulls a win over a team 13 places ahead of them.
DYMA Insight
Chicago’s 15-7 overtime advantage was the difference after regulation ended level. Giddey’s 14 assists paired with Powell’s 33-point scoring night gave the Bulls two distinct sources of offensive production.