​Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesJalen Smith exits overtime game against Hawks after hard fall appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Chicago Bulls came into Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks feeling down. An eight-game losing streak hung over them, and Caleb Wilson was out with a broken hand.Nevertheless, the Bulls pulled out all the stops to beat the Hawks 125-117 in overtime, their first win of the group stage of the NBA Cup. However, it didn’t come without bumps and bruises down the stretch, as it did for Jalen Smith.With under five minutes left in OT, Smith went down hard under the basket in Atlanta’s end, per Ross Pins Swish Theory. Afterward, Smith was seen holding his wrist and was taken back to the locker room.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Jalen Smith is in a lot of pain after this play. pic.twitter.com/8kzFnMUIlJ— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) November 14, 2026In the end, Smith finished with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. Lately, Smith has taken over the fifth spot in place of veteran center Nic Claxton. Claxton is recently overcoming a hamstring injury sustained during the preseason that kept him out for two weeks.Additionally, Smith is coming off a hand injury sustained against the New York Knicks on November 4. He was taken out of the game, but ultimately Smith declared that he would return, which he did.Altogether, Smith has played in all 10 games as the starting big man. He is averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. The significance of Smith’s injury remains unknown.Meanwhile, the Bulls hit the road to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday at 7:00 pm CST/8:00 pm EST. Then they will head to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Monday, then to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Wednesday.Related: Norman Powell reveals how Bulls overcame Hawks for OT winRelated: Buddy Hield passes Kyle Lowry on all-time 3-point list