Chicago hosts Atlanta for season opener

Updated Dec. 18, 2020 8:22 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls begin the season at home against the Atlanta Hawks.

Chicago went 22-43 overall and 14-20 at home a season ago. The Bulls averaged 21.2 points off of turnovers, 13.3 second chance points and 38.3 bench points last season.

Atlanta finished 20-47 overall and 11-32 in Eastern Conference action during the 2019-20 season. The Hawks averaged 24.0 assists per game on 40.6 made field goals last season.

INJURIES: Bulls: Garrett Temple: out (covid-19).

Hawks: Kris Dunn: out (knee).

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