Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 19, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls matchup is one of the eight Summer League games scheduled for Friday. Both teams have played three games so far, with Atlanta losing all three games, while Chicago has lost two and won one.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls preview, prediction and rosters
The Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls NBA Summer League game is scheduled for Friday, July 19, at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game begins at 6 p.m. EDT and will be televised nationally on NBA TV. It can also be streamed locally on Bally Sports South. Fans can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls preview
Despite having the No. 1 pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, Zaccharie Risacher, the Hawks have struggled in their Summer League campaign so far. With three losses, they are toward the bottom of the standings. Most recently, they suffered a narrow 87-86 loss against the LA Lakers on Wednesday. Before that, Atlanta lost 94-88 and 79-76 to the Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs, respectively.
The Chicago Bulls haven’t fared great either with just one win in three games. They won their NBA 2K Summer League opener against the Milwaukee Bucks 96-89 on Saturday. After that, they suffered a 92-82 loss against the Golden State Warriors, followed by another 85-77 defeat against the Detroit Pistons.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls starting lineups
Despite three losses, Atlanta has played competitive basketball so far. Zaccharie Risacher was rested for the last game as he dealt with a right quad contusion and should make a comeback Friday. Here’s how the team could start the game:
PG: Nikola Djurisic SG: Zaccharie Risacher SF: Mouhamed Gueye PF: Dylan Windler C: Rob Baker II
Atlanta’s key bench players should be Keaton Wallace, Emmitt Matthews Jr., Moses Wood, Jordan Bowden, Jarkel Joiner and E.j. Liddell.
As per the Bulls’ past few games, the team should field a Starting 5 of:
PG: Julian Phillips SG: DJ Steward SF: Matas Buzelis PF: Henri Drell C: Adam Sanogo
Chicago’s key bench contributors should be Dereon Seabron, Nathan Knight, Andrew Funk and Javonte Smart.
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls prediction
Despite the Bulls having a better record in the Summer League so far, expect the Hawks to get a win Friday. Despite three straight losses, they have played consistent basketball and have failed to cross the line at the dying moments of games. That should change Friday and Atlanta should get a win.