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Bulls Edge Hawks in Record 152-150 Shootout

12/23/2025

Summary

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The Chicago Bulls won against the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring NBA game of the season on December 16, 2023.
Matas Buzelis scored 28 points for the Bulls, including a career-high seven three-pointers, while Chicago set season highs for points in a game and first half, leading 83-73 at halftime.
Jalen Johnson and Trae Young led the Hawks with 36 and 35 points, respectively, as Atlanta fell to 15-15 after losing three straight games.
The Hawks announced that Eli Ndiaye will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum.
Both teams are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets set the record for the highest-scoring game in league history, with a combined total of 370 points. Kiki Vandeweghe scored 51 points, exemplifying the offensive strategies of the era. This game reflects the NBA's evolution towards high-scoring matches, a trend that continues today, as seen in recent games featuring teams like the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks.

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The Chicago Bulls won against the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring NBA game of the season on December 16, 2023.
Matas Buzelis scored 28 points for the Bulls, including a career-high seven three-pointers, while Chicago set season highs for points in a game and first half, leading 83-73 at halftime.
Jalen Johnson and Trae Young led the Hawks with 36 and 35 points, respectively, as Atlanta fell to 15-15 after losing three straight games.
The Hawks announced that Eli Ndiaye will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum.
Both teams are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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