The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in the East 9 vs. 10 seed Play-In game on April 17. The location of the game is still undetermined, but speculation is rife about possible trades of star players like Zach LaVine and Trae Young, as both could be available for the right price. This matchup marks a critical point for both franchises at a crossroads.
The winner of the 9/10 game will move on to face the loser of the 7/8 Play-In game, which currently includes teams like Miami and Philadelphia, with the possibility of Indiana entering that mix. The best outcome for either Chicago or Atlanta is to win that second game and secure a first-round playoff matchup against No. 1 seed Boston.
Chicago currently leads the season series against Atlanta 2-1, but the Hawks claimed victory in their most recent meeting with a 113-101 win. Last season, the Bulls were in the play-in as the No. 10 seed, where they defeated Toronto but fell to Miami in the second game.
The matchup was solidified with the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Grizzlies, ensuring that Chicago cannot overtake Philly for
