Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Injury Reports for April 1 | 2023-24 NBA Season
On Monday, the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks will face each other in a match that could potentially determine the 9-10 seeds in the play-in tournament. Despite having nearly identical seasons, the Bulls hold a slight advantage with a record of 36-39 compared to the Hawks’ record of 34-40. However, there is a chance for the teams to switch positions in the remaining games of the season.
The conference rivals will meet for the third time this season, with the Bulls having emerged victorious in the previous two games and also clinching the season series. Chicago is entering the matchup with confidence following their impressive 109-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
The Hawks recently suffered a 122-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, however, prior to that, they were on a four-game winning streak where they were able to defeat the top-ranked Boston Celtics twice.
The upcoming game between the Bulls and Hawks on Monday is expected to be a close one, given their current form and momentum leading up to the match.
Updated Injury Reports: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls (Apr. 1)
The Bulls and Hawks have both faced similar challenges with injuries. Both teams have had star players and starters sidelined for short periods of time, and some have even been forced to sit out the entire season. As they prepare to face each other on Monday, both the Hawks and Bulls are once again dealing with similar injury situations.
Updated injury report for the Atlanta Hawks
Unfortunately, the Hawks will have to play without Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin, Mouhamed Gueye, Onyeka Okongwu, and Trae Young who will all be sidelined. The availability of Kobe Bufkin and Jalen Johnson is uncertain as they are currently listed as questionable for the game.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Sadiq Bey | Out | Left knee, torn ACL |
| Kobe Bufkin | Questionable | Left big toe sprain |
| Griffin too | Out | Right ankle sprain |
| Muhammad Gueye | Out | Right UCL sprain |
| Jalen Johnson | Questionable | Right ankle sprain |
| Trae Young | Out | Left finger torn ligament |
Chicago Bulls injury updates
Lonzo Ball, Julian Phillips, Patrick Williams, and Zach LaVine have all been declared unavailable. Ball, Williams, and LaVine are sidelined due to injuries that will end their season, while Phillips’ return date remains uncertain.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Lonzo Ball | Out | Knee surgery |
| Julian Phillips | Out | Right foot sprain |
| Patrick Williams | Out | Left foot surgery |
| Zach LaVine | Out | Right foot surgery |
Recap of Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls Last Matchup
On Feb. 12, the Chicago Bulls secured a season series win over the Atlanta Hawks with a 136-126 victory on the road. DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosumnu were key players for the Bulls, each scoring 29 points on efficient shooting (10 of 17 and 12 of 18, respectively). Additionally, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White both had 20-point performances. Chicago’s overall shooting was impressive, with a 55.4% field goal percentage and 46.4% from beyond the arc.
At the same time, the Hawks’ primary contributors, Bogdan Bogdanovic and DeAndre Hunter, were utilized as substitutes. Bogdanovic recorded 28 points by shooting 11 of 16, while Hunter contributed 23 points. Trae Young and the other starting players also scored 10 or more points, but their performance was not as effective. The team’s overall shooting percentage was 46.8% from the field.
Despite facing the Timberwolves on their home court, the Bulls still hold the upper hand to sweep the season series with their strong momentum and advantage.
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