...the Atlanta Hawks play the Chicago Bulls for the second time in less than a week. Both teams would be in the playoffs if the season ended today, with the Hawks sitting in fourth place and the Bulls in eighth...[T]hough, neither team’s respective place in the standings looks particularly safe.
Atlanta is hoping to get Mike Muscala back soon, but the injured big man won’t be able to play tonight.
Chicago easily has the best player in this game in Jimmy Butler, and home-court advantage tips in their favor as well. On the other hand, Atlanta is clearly the better team from a season-long perspective, and this is the type of game that a mid-tier playoff team should win. Peachtree Hoops
