Norman Powell’s hot hand has Chicago up seven despite Atlanta’s stronger season start.
Chicago leads Atlanta 60-53 at halftime on Friday, with Norman Powell’s 15 points setting the pace. The Bulls opened a nine-point cushion with a 33-24 first quarter, then Atlanta trimmed it by two with a 29-27 second. Powell is 6-for-9 from the field and 3-for-6 from deep, while Josh Giddey has added 10 points and seven assists without a turnover. Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson has 11 points and nine rebounds, so watch whether the Hawks can turn that work on the glass into a second-half push against a Chicago team that entered 1-9.
Key Performers
Norman Powell (Chicago): 15 points, 6-for-9 FG, 3-for-6 3PT Josh Giddey (Chicago): 10 points, 7 assists, 0 turnovers Jalen Johnson (Atlanta): 11 points, 9 rebounds