The Chicago Bulls pulled off a thrilling overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, 125-117. But it didn't come without some hard, aggressive play in the final minutes.

In overtime, Jalen Smith had to be taken out after a hard fall to the floor. He sustained an apparent hand injury. However, Smith said he is trying his best to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network.

Smith said he bent his fingers while bracing for the fall.

In the end, Smith played 32 minutes and recorded a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. The victory also snapped the Bulls' eight-game losing streak.

Altogether, Smith is averaging 13.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 51.4% from the field. He is also taking on the starting role in the paint in replacement for Nic Claxton, who's coming off a hamstring injury sustained during the preseason.

Overall, the Bulls are dealing with injuries. Caleb Wilson is out with a broken hand sustained against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Norman Powell is coming off battling back spasms. Tobe Tobe Awaka is out with back/disc irritation, and Zach Collins has been battling a recent illness.

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Smith has battled back from a similar injury. On November 4, Smith exited a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden with a hand injury. However, Smith was disciplined for returning right away.

Smith is certainly showing the ethos that when you get knocked down, you get right back up without compromise.