The Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 111-100, at United Center on Monday night.

Both teams' defenses took center stage in the first quarter, when only 38 total points were scored. However, the Bulls' (22-24) offense got hot, putting up 40 points to take a 13-point lead into halftime. The Hawks (24-24) knocked nine points from their deficit during the third period, but Chicago was able to close out the home win with a 33-22 edge during the final period.

Trae Young led the Hawks with a 21-point, 13-assist double-double that included three rebounds. Dejounte Murray furnished 20 points, seven boards and four assists. Clint Capela generated a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist, two steals and two blocks. John Collins provided 11 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one block. Bogdan Bogdanovic and A.J. Griffin delivered matching 11-point tallies as well while offering four assists and three rebounds, respectively.

DeMar DeRozan paced the Bulls with 26 points, complementing them with six assists, one rebound and three steals. Zach LaVine registered 20 points, six boards, two assists and two steals. Patrick Williams managed 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. Nikola Vucevic generated a 14-point, 17-rebound double-double that included seven assists and one steal. Alex Caruso totaled 12 points, four boards, two assists, three steals and one block.

The Hawks remain on the road and visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, while the Bulls hit the road and drop in on the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.