Bulls vs Hornets
Sat, Jan 3
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(17 - 17)
99
-
112
Hornets
Hornets
(11 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 39 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 99 |
| Hornets | 27 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola VuÄeviÄ
CHI | #9 | C
28
7
8
Miles Bridges
CHA | #0 | F
26
14
1
Smart Game Analysis
Chicago Bulls has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite missing their starting backcourt, the Bulls' home-court advantage and superior bench production give them the edge over a struggling Hornets squad that is poor on the road.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is without top scorers and playmakers Josh Giddey and Coby White, forcing the reserves to carry the offensive load.
- • LaMelo Ball gives Charlotte the most talented individual player on the floor, matched up against Chicago's backup guards.
- • The Hornets are missing their entire center rotation including Mark Williams and Mason Plumlee, leaving them vulnerable in the paint.
- • Chicago enters with momentum after a win against Orlando, while Charlotte has lost three straight games.
- • The Bulls' bench has provided elite depth, scoring over 30 points in 13 consecutive games.
- • Charlotte needs to push the pace and exploit the lack of experienced ball-handlers in the Chicago lineup to steal a road win.
