Bulls Edge Hawks 125-117 in Overtime
Chicago snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 125-117 overtime win over Atlanta in an NBA Cup game.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Basketball
Norman Powell scored 33 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 in overtime. The win snapped Chicago's eight-game losing streak and came after the team trailed Atlanta by seven points at halftime.
Why it matters
The victory was Chicago's second win of the season, after a road win at Milwaukee on October 23, following a start in which the Bulls had lost nine of their first 10 games. It also ended a four-game home losing streak for the team.
Norman Powell led Chicago with 33 points, while Josh Giddey posted 14 assists and 10 rebounds and Jalen Smith added 12 rebounds. Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro and Josh Giddey each scored 15 points, and Patrick Williams and Buddy Hield added 13 and 12 points.
The players
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball franchise based in Chicago that compete in the National Basketball Association.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are a professional basketball franchise based in Atlanta that compete in the National Basketball Association.
Norman Powell
Norman Powell is a professional basketball guard who scored 33 points for Chicago in the win over Atlanta.
The details
Chicago trailed Atlanta by seven points at halftime before forcing overtime and winning 125-117. The result gave the Bulls their first win since October 23 at Milwaukee and ended a four-game home losing streak.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Chicago wins at Milwaukee, its only other victory of the season.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Bulls defeat Hawks 125-117 in overtime.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Bulls play at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: Hawks play at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Season Trajectory
The win gives the Bulls their second victory of a season that began with nine losses in their first 10 games, a start that left them far behind early-season expectations. Its importance lies in halting a losing streak during a stretch of NBA Cup play that runs alongside the regular-season standings race.
The Bulls' second win moves them closer to .500 territory in the standings and gives fantasy managers a reason to watch Norman Powell's scoring output in the coming games. The Hawks drop to a losing record after falling to the Bulls and the Lakers within the same week.
The takeaway
Chicago's win shows that a slow start does not rule out a turnaround, as the Bulls used a halftime deficit and an overtime period to end a losing streak. Fans tracking the team should watch whether the victory marks the start of a longer run.
What happens next
The Bulls play at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and the Hawks play at the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Chicago Basketball coverage.
