Lauri wasn’t on the mark much Thursday in the United Center. But Markkanen, the Bulls talented rookie, was when it counted as his three with 48.5 seconds remaining carried the Bulls to their first victory of the season, 91-86 over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Bulls are 1-3; Atlanta fell to 1-4.
The Bulls on a poor shooting night fought off several Hawks comebacks in the fourth quarter with Markkanen’s clutch jumper from the left wing the big shot and relief for the young Bulls.
Robin Lopez led six Bulls in double figures with 16 points. David Nwaba had 15 points.