Hornets defeat Bulls, extend losing streak to four

The Charlotte Hornets secured a thrilling 125-123 victory over the Chicago Bulls, marking their second consecutive win and third in four games after a 10-game losing streak. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points, supported by Miles Bridges with 21 points and Mark Williams, who contributed a double-double with 19 points and 19 rebounds. The Hornets managed this win without their second-leading scorer, Brandon Miller, who is out indefinitely due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. Nikola Vucevic shone for the Bulls, scoring a season-high 40 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome a 21-2 run by Charlotte to start the fourth quarter. Despite Chicago's late-game rally, which cut the deficit to just one point, they missed several crucial shots in the final seconds to secure the win. The Bulls' loss extends their losing streak to four games, further complicating their season as they fall six games below .500.