How the game was won: The Bulls, fighting for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, took advantage of the Hawks’ good nature. The Hawks pulled their starters for the fourth quarter and the Bulls battled back from an 18-point deficit. Aaron Brooks led the Bulls with 23 points. Dennis Schroder led the Hawks with 21 points of 9 of 13 shooting. Al Horford had 14 points and DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Teague had 10 points apiece.
Turning point: The Hawks went on a 25-4 run between the second and third quarters to take an 18-point lead, 60-42.