The Hawks could not defend the three point line and the offense did not get going until the second half. Now, the Hawks are 2-1 in group play and will need a win vs the Cavaliers next week and a loss from Chicago to either Washington or Boston.

Stephen Curry probably wishes the Atlanta Hawks were in the Western Conference with the way he's been able to dominate their defense in the past. He's on a roll heading into Wednesday, and our NBA expert likes Curry to carve up the Hawks once again.

It will be a showdown at the United Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Bulls prediction and pick.