Bulls vs Hornets
Tue, Feb 24
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(24 - 34)
99
-
131
Hornets
Hornets
(27 - 31)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 31 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 99 |
| Hornets | 31 | 25 | 42 | 33 | 131 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Matas Buzelis
CHI | #14 | F
32
7
2
Brandon Miller
CHA | #24 | F
23
5
3
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 72% chance of winning the game
The surging Hornets, bolstered by the return of Miles Bridges and the debut of Coby White, are poised to dominate a depleted Bulls squad that has lost nine straight games.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is missing key offensive initiators Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons due to injury.
- • Charlotte welcomes back Miles Bridges from suspension and adds Coby White, significantly upgrading their rotation.
- • The Bulls possess the 26th-ranked defense, allowing over 120 points per game, which bodes poorly against Charlotte's high-volume offense.
- • Charlotte has won seven consecutive road games and seven of their last ten overall, indicating superior current form.
- • The Hornets rank second in the league for three-pointers made per game, exploiting Chicago's perimeter defensive struggles.
- • Chicago must rely on Josh Giddey to control the rebounding battle and push the pace to generate easy transition points.
