Coby White electrified the crowd with his dazzling moves, leaving fans chanting his name as he led the Chicago Bulls to a 131-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. White exploded for a career-high 42 points, showcasing his breakthrough season with a stellar performance. Despite Atlanta's efforts, led by Dejounte Murray's 30 points, they couldn't stop White's onslaught.
Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 22 points and nine assists. Ayo Dosunmu, returning from injury, chipped in 19 points. However, it was White who stole the show with his aggressive drives to the basket, shooting an impressive 15 of 21 from the field and also contributing nine rebounds and six assists. Despite strong performances from Trae Young and Clint Capela, who scored 22 points each, and Bogdan Bogdanovic with 21 points, the Hawks couldn't overcome the Bulls' dominance.