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Bulls Edge Hawks 126-123 on Last-Second Free Throws After 18-Point Rally

An away-from-play foul with 1.9 seconds left set up Coby White’s go-ahead free throw to complete Chicago’s season sweep.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls is defended by Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Dec 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) starts a verbal altercation against Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) then referee Jason Goldenberg (35), guard Vit Krejci (27), forward Zaccharie Risacher (10), forward Matas Buzelis (14), guard Josh Giddey (3), and guard Tre Jones (30) step in during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Chicago trailed by 18 in the second quarter and by 10 with under six minutes before closing on a 19-6 run.
  • Josh Giddey recorded 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season.
  • After Nickeil Alexander-Walker tied the game with 1.9 seconds remaining, Zaccharie Risacher was called for an away-from-play foul on the inbound, sending White to the line.
  • Nikola Vucevic finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and added two late free throws as the Bulls moved to 3-0 against Atlanta and won their fourth straight.
  • Atlanta, without Dyson Daniels due to right hip inflammation, dropped its fourth straight as a brief fourth-quarter shoving match between Trae Young and Ayo Dosunmu drew technicals.