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Hornets Dominate Bulls in Chicago Showdown

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · United Center

Charlotte Hornets 131, Chicago Bulls 99, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls?

Charlotte Hornets beat Chicago Bulls 131-99 at United Center on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls?

Charlotte Hornets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99 at the United Center on February 24, 2026. This win marked the Hornets' fourth triumph over the Bulls in their last five meetings, extending their series lead to 3-1 for the current season.

The Bulls have struggled significantly in their recent games, holding a record of 1-9 over their last ten outings. They are currently on an eight-game losing streak, with their only victory during this stretch coming against the Miami Heat on February 1, where they won 125-118. In these ten games, the Bulls averaged 111.0 points scored per game while allowing 121.2 points, indicating a troubling trend in both offensive and defensive performance. At home, they have been particularly poor, with a home record of 0-5 in their last five games, averaging just 106.0 points scored and 117.6 points allowed.

Conversely, the Hornets have been performing well, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their recent victory over the Washington Wizards on February 22, where they won 129-112, showcased their offensive capabilities, as they averaged 112.8 points scored and allowed 109.2 points during this stretch. The Hornets have also been effective on the road, with a perfect 4-0 record in their last four away games.

In terms of previous meetings, the Bulls and Hornets have faced off several times this season, with the Hornets winning three of those matchups. Their most recent clash before this game was on January 4, 2026, where the Bulls fell to the Hornets 99-112 at home. This trend of the Hornets outperforming the Bulls in head-to-head matchups has continued to be a point of concern for Chicago fans.

Injuries have also played a role in both teams' performances. For the Bulls, Dailyn Swain, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, and Rob Dillingham are all listed as day-to-day, with various ailments including wrist, toe, and ankle issues. The Hornets are not without their injury concerns either, as Brandon Miller and PJ Hall are also day-to-day with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively. The status of these players could impact future matchups as teams navigate their rosters through the season.

The betting market reflected the Hornets' strong position heading into this game, with DraftKings listing them as 8.5-point favorites, while the total points for the game was set at 232.5. The moneyline odds showed the Bulls at +250 and the Hornets at -310, further emphasizing the Hornets' expected dominance.

Conditions during the game were typical for a February night in Chicago, with the atmosphere buzzing as fans filled the United Center. The Hornets took advantage of this environment, executing their game plan effectively and showcasing their offensive depth.

Key moments in the game included several standout scoring plays in the fourth quarter, where the Hornets pulled away decisively. Guerschon Yabusele hit a 25-foot three-point jumper, followed by Matas Buzelis making a 26-foot running jump shot, both assisted by Rob Dillingham. The Hornets continued to build their lead with contributions from Tre Mann and Leonard Miller, who both made significant shots to maintain their commanding advantage.

As the game concluded, the Bulls were left to reflect on another disappointing performance, while the Hornets celebrated a solid victory that bolstered their playoff aspirations. With the Hornets continuing to find their rhythm and the Bulls struggling to regain form, the landscape of the Eastern Conference remains dynamic as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHA -8.5	232.5 o -108 / u -112	Charlotte Hornets -310 · Chicago Bulls +250

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsMatas Buzelis32Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey5Chicago Bulls
ReboundsMatas Buzelis7Chicago Bulls
PointsBrandon Miller23Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball7Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMiles Bridges7Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 1-9Streak L8111 scored · 121.2 allowed per game0-5 at home

L99-105vs New York KnicksFeb 23
L110-126vs Detroit PistonsFeb 22
L101-110vs Toronto RaptorsFeb 20
L105-124at Boston CelticsFeb 12
L115-123at Brooklyn NetsFeb 10
L120-136vs Denver NuggetsFeb 8
L107-123at Toronto RaptorsFeb 6
L115-131at Milwaukee BucksFeb 4
W125-118at Miami HeatFeb 1
L113-116vs Miami HeatJan 30

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 7-3Streak W1112.8 scored · 109.2 allowed per game4-0 away

W129-112at Washington WizardsFeb 22
L113-118vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 21
L101-105vs Houston RocketsFeb 20
W110-107vs Atlanta HawksFeb 12
L104-110vs Detroit PistonsFeb 10
W126-119at Atlanta HawksFeb 8
W109-99at Houston RocketsFeb 6
W102-95vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 2
W111-106vs San Antonio SpursJan 31
W123-121at Dallas MavericksJan 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	49-95	35-82
Field goal %	52	43
Three-pointers	25-57	16-40
Three-point %	44	40
Free throws	8-9	13-15
Free throw %	89	87
Rebounds	46	33
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	32	24
Assists	31	18
Steals	13	9
Blocks	8	1
Turnovers	16	19
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	29
Fast-break points	26	14
Points in the paint	42	36
Fouls	14	12
Largest lead	38	9
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	57	34

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter81-65Brandon Miller makes 10-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter84-65Brandon Miller makes 25-foot running jump shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
3rd Quarter86-65Moussa Diabate makes two point shot
3rd Quarter88-65Brandon Miller makes running layup (Kon Knueppel assists)
3rd Quarter88-66Rob Dillingham makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-67Rob Dillingham makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter91-67Brandon Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ryan Kalkbrenner assists)
3rd Quarter93-67Brandon Miller makes layup (Coby White assists)
3rd Quarter93-69Rob Dillingham makes driving layup
3rd Quarter96-69Josh Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Miller assists)
3rd Quarter98-69Coby White makes driving layup
3rd Quarter98-70Guerschon Yabusele makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter98-71Guerschon Yabusele makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-71Grant Williams makes 1-foot layup (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter100-74Matas Buzelis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter101-74Grant Williams makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter102-74Grant Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter103-74Grant Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter106-74Josh Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Grant Williams assists)
4th Quarter106-76Nick Richards makes dunk
4th Quarter108-76Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot layup (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter108-78Matas Buzelis makes driving layup
4th Quarter108-81Matas Buzelis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter110-81LaMelo Ball makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter113-81Josh Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter115-81Josh Green makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter118-81Miles Bridges makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter119-81Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-83Nick Richards makes 1-foot layup (Matas Buzelis assists)
4th Quarter119-85Matas Buzelis makes dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter121-85Tre Mann makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter121-88Guerschon Yabusele makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter121-91Guerschon Yabusele makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter121-94Matas Buzelis makes 26-foot running jump shot (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter124-94Pat Connaughton makes 26-foot running jump shot (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter126-94Xavier Tillman makes two point shot
4th Quarter129-94Tre Mann makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter129-97Leonard Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter131-97Tre Mann makes two point shot
4th Quarter131-99Leonard Miller makes 1-foot two point shot (Collin Sexton assists)