nba Game Recap
Bulls Down Atlanta 130-118 - Match Report
DeMar DeRozan scored 35 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading Chicago over Atlanta, 130-118, on Monday at State Farm Arena.
Bettors who backed the Bulls were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 219.0.
Zach LaVine had 30 points for Chicago and Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 24 points. DeMar DeRozan had 10 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
The Hawks got a 33-point performance from Cam Reddish, who was supported by 29 points from Trae Young. Trae Young had 9 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Clint Capela grabbed 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Chicago were victorious, as the score was 69-63 at the break.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-44.