Hawks Defeat Bulls, Prepare for Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 110-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls, with Keaton Wallace scoring a career-high 27 points and Dyson Daniels contributing 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Despite missing Trae Young due to injury, the Hawks showcased a balanced offense, supported by Daeqwon Plowden's 19 points in his NBA debut. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks edged out the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 in overtime, led by Jalen Brunson's 38 points, as Philadelphia continues to struggle without Joel Embiid. The Milwaukee Bucks also had a strong showing, defeating the Orlando Magic 122-93, with Damian Lillard scoring 30 points to help the Bucks climb the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks are seen as potential contenders, thanks to a deep roster filled with young talent and productive veterans, making them a team to watch as the trade deadline approaches. Analysts suggest that the Hawks could follow a similar trajectory to the Indiana Pacers, who made a significant trade last season that propelled them to the Eastern Conference Finals.