Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each added 20 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 139-122 on Friday in a game of the NBA Cup.
Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 13 rebounds for his 11th double-double, while Josh Giddey added 18. Chicago’s five starters — and two bench players — reached double figures.
The Bulls recorded their best statistic of the season with 57% (49 of 86) shooting from the field.
Chicago beat Atlanta for the second time this season and improved to 1-1 in AL meetings. NBA Cup.
Trae Young had 25 points and 13 assists for Atlanta, while Jalen Johnson finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Clint Capela had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who closed a four-game trip with a 1-3 record.
Atlanta is 2-1 in games in the NBA Cup.
Bogdan Bogdanovic came off the Hawks bench to score 16 points, including four 3-pointers.
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**People:** Zach LaVine and Chicago’s bench players **Action:** Scoring in double figures **Answer:** How crucial is this depth for the Bulls’ success in the NBA Cup?
## World Today News: NBA Cup Heating Up
**Welcome back to World Today News. We’re thrilled to be joined today by two basketball experts, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], to discuss the exciting NBA Cup matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks.**
**Section 1: Chicago’s Dominant Performance**
**Host:** The Bulls came out strong against the Hawks, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 139-122. [Guest 1 Name], what impressed you most about Chicago’s performance? Was there a specific aspect of their game that stood out?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** That’s a great point. [Guest 2 Name], we see Zach LaVine leading the charge offensively with 26 points, but it seems Chicago’s depth was a key factor in this win.
**Guest 2:**
**Host:** Absolutely. Five starters and two bench players in double figures is a testament to their team effort. This brings up an interesting question – how crucial is depth for a team’s success in the NBA Cup?
**Guest 2:**
**Section 2: Atlanta’s Struggles**
**Host:** While the Bulls celebrated, the Hawks faced some challenges in this game. Their record after this road trip is now 1-3. [Guest 1 Name], what do you attribute these struggles to?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** It’s interesting to note that despite the loss, Trae Young still put up impressive numbers with 25 points and 13 assists. [Guest 2 Name], do you see this game as indicative of a larger trend for Atlanta this season, or are there positive takeaways we can glean from their performance?
**Guest 2:**
**Section 3: The Bigger Picture of the NBA Cup**
**Host:** This game is just one piece of the puzzle in the ongoing NBA Cup. Both teams have a lot of basketball left to play. [Guest 1 Name], how do you see this matchup shaping the narrative of the Cup going forward?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** Looking ahead, what are your predictions for the rest of the NBA Cup? Any dark horse contenders or surprising matchups we should be watching out for?
**Guest 2:**
**Host:** We’ll certainly be watching closely. Thank you both, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], for sharing your expert insights on this exciting NBA Cup game.
**And to our viewers, be sure to stay tuned to World Today News for all your sports updates and analysis. **
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