Bulls Secure Third Straight Win, Defeat Hornets 131-117

Coby White led the Chicago Bulls to a 131-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 37 points, including six 3-pointers, marking the Bulls' third consecutive win. Josh Giddey contributed significantly with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, while Nikola Vucevic added a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls overcame an early 10-point deficit, dominating the second quarter to establish a 75-55 halftime lead. Conversely, the Hornets, now 19-59, have lost 10 of their last 12 games, with Mark Williams scoring 22 points and K.J. Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic each adding 18. Miles Bridges continued to struggle, finishing with just eight points and missing all his attempts from beyond the arc. The Bulls are now one game behind the Atlanta Hawks for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.