The ninth-seeded Bulls are facing off against the tenth-seeded Hawks in a 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament game on Wednesday.
While Trae Young is back in action after missing more than a month, Atlanta will be missing key players like forward Jalen Johnson (right ankle sprain) and center Onyeka Okongwu (left toe inflammation). Johnson, who was having a breakout season, got injured last Tuesday during the final week of the regular season.
Atlanta, on a six-game losing streak to end the season, will face a solid Bulls team that had a winning record in 2024. DeMar DeRozan and Coby White, candidates for various awards, lead Chicago, which is in the Play-In Tournament for the second consecutive season.
The winner of this game will advance to face the loser of the Heat-76ers matchup on Friday, with the 8th seed and a first-round game against the Boston Celtics at stake.
Here’s all you need to know about watching Bulls vs. Hawks in the 9-10 game on Wednesday.
What channel is Hawks vs. Bulls on today?
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live streaming: Sling
The Hawks vs. Bulls game will be on ESPN and can also be streamed on Sling.
Viewers can also stream Play-In Tournament games with Sling, which offers a variety of sports channels for avid sports fans.
In Canada, the game can be watched on Sportsnet.
If the game is not available to watch live in your area, or if you’re traveling, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access your favorite streaming services from anywhere in the world.
Hawks vs. Bulls start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 17
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
The Hawks and Bulls will tip off at around 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17, at the United Center in Chicago.
Bulls vs. Hawks odds
The Bulls are 3.5-point favorites against the Hawks according to BetMGM.
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Bulls | -3.5 | O 218.5 (-110) | -160 |
| Hawks | +3.5 | U 218.5 (-110) | +130 |
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
The NBA Play-In Tournament starts on Tuesday, April 16, and runs until Friday, April 19, with games aired on ESPN and TNT. The playoffs will begin on April 20, with games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT.
Those looking to stream Play-In and playoff games can find them on Sling TV.
Here’s the full Play-In Tournament schedule:
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 16 | Lakers at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Warriors at Kings | 10 p.m. | TNT | |
| April 17 | Heat at 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hawks at Bulls | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN | |
| April 19 | TBD | TBD | ESPN |
| TBD | TBD | TNT |