Norman Powell Leads Bulls to Overtime Victory Over Hawks With 33 Points

Norman Powell came up with a huge scoring performance as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 in overtime in NBA Cup group play.

Powell finished with a season-high 33 points and five rebounds, providing the scoring punch that helped Chicago overcome a difficult contest and eventually secure the victory after extra time.

Josh Giddey also delivered an impressive all-round performance, recording 15 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. His triple-double was another major contribution to Chicago’s success.

For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson put together an excellent performance of his own, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Despite his triple-double, the Hawks could not find a way past the Bulls.

Chicago eventually pulled away in overtime to claim a valuable 125-117 win, improving to 2-9 in the regular season, while Atlanta moved to 7-6.

Powell’s scoring display and Giddey’s playmaking proved decisive in a game that needed extra time to separate the two teams.