Chicago Bulls 126, Atlanta Hawks 123
NBA · 2025-12-23 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Atlanta Hawks 126–123 on 2025-12-23 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:46 swung win probability 99% → 66%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 30 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 126 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 32 | 37 | 18 | 123 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:46 swung win probability 99% → 66%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q4 18-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 9:08 (win probability 100% → 85% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 13–0 | Q2 5:15 | 72% → 98% |
| Chicago Bulls | 10–0 | Q4 9:08 | 100% → 85% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q4 2:46 | 99% → 66% |