Hawks Stage 21-Point Comeback with Historic 50-Point Fourth Quarter Against Bulls
Atlanta overcame a late 17-point deficit to secure a 141-133 victory, led by Jalen Johnson's career-high performance and Trae Young's clutch shooting.
- The Hawks outscored the Bulls 50-25 in the fourth quarter, marking the highest-scoring final period by any NBA team this season.
- Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with a career-high 30 points, 15 rebounds, and a pivotal go-ahead basket during the Hawks' late rally.
- Trae Young contributed 27 points and 13 assists, including a game-tying three-pointer and surpassing 11,000 career points in the victory.
- The Bulls' Zach LaVine scored a season-high 37 points, while Jevon Carter added 26, but Chicago's 21-point lead evaporated in the final minutes.
- Atlanta's defense forced key stops late in the game, converting them into transition points, as six Hawks players scored in double figures.