Patrick Williams Unlocks Honey Buns as Chicago Bulls Outlast Atlanta Hawks in Overtime

Forward Patrick Williams finally celebrated a long-awaited Chicago Bulls victory by opening a sealed box of Honey Buns he had kept tucked away in his locker. Williams had vowed earlier in the week to save the treats gifted by the social media team until Chicago secured a home win, putting an end to a dismal stretch that included seven losses in eight games. The breakthrough arrived Friday night as the Bulls outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 in an overtime thriller.

The victory provided a much-needed morale boost for a franchise navigating early-season turbulence, organizational turnover, and injuries, including a fractured hand that sidelined rookie Caleb Wilson for at least a month. Veteran guard Norman Powell stepped up with a season-high 33 points, scoring nine in the extra period by exploiting Atlanta's lack of rim protection. Meanwhile, the Bulls displayed rare offensive cohesion, racking up a season-high 34 assists while every starter finished with a positive plus-minus rating.

Despite hitting 40 percent of their three-point attempts, Chicago nearly let a lead slip away after committing 25 turnovers, eight of which came during a sloppy third quarter. Atlanta struggled from beyond the arc, converting just eight of 40 attempts. With seven players scoring in double figures, head coach Tiago Splitter praised the ball movement and collective effort required to secure only the team's second win of the season.

What to watch next: The Bulls look to build momentum on the road as they travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.