NBA · Final

Bulls Edge Hornets in Thrilling Finish

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126

Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center

Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126, 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 Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets?

Chicago Bulls beat Charlotte Hornets 129-126 at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2025.

Who was favored in Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets?

Chicago Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

The Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 in a closely contested game at the Spectrum Center on December 13, 2025. This matchup was significant as it marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the series now tied at 1-1. The Bulls entered the game with a record of 10-14, while the Hornets stood at 7-18.

In their recent form, the Hornets have struggled, posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 111.0 points scored and 116.3 points allowed. Their last game resulted in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, where they fell 106-115. At home, the Hornets have a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 108.4 points scored and allowing 109.4 points.

On the other hand, the Bulls have faced a tough stretch, losing their last seven games, bringing their record in the last ten to 2-8. They have averaged 111.6 points scored and 123.4 points allowed during this span. Their most recent outing saw them lose to the Golden State Warriors 91-123. The Bulls’ away record reflects their struggles, with a 1-4 mark in their last five games and an average of 104.0 points scored while allowing 116.8 points.

The injury report for both teams added an element of uncertainty to the matchup. The Hornets had Brandon Miller and PJ Hall listed as Day-To-Day due to shoulder and ankle issues, respectively. The Bulls also had several players in a similar situation, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist), all classified as Day-To-Day.

The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings setting the Bulls as 2.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 229.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline odds indicated the Bulls at -142 while the Hornets were at +120.

The game featured several key moments in the fourth quarter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Miles Bridges made a crucial layup with an assist from Sion James, bringing the score to 121-124 in favor of the Bulls. Following that, Bridges converted a free throw, narrowing the gap to 122-124. Josh Giddey then scored a two-point shot, extending the Bulls' lead to 126-122. Bridges continued to shine, making another driving layup, which brought the score to 124-126.

Coby White played a significant role in the closing moments, making three consecutive free throws that pushed the Bulls' lead to 129-124. Kon Knueppel added a two-point shot for the Hornets, but it was not enough to change the outcome as the game concluded with the Bulls securing the win.

Overall, this game highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The Bulls managed to secure a vital victory on the road, while the Hornets continued to search for consistency as they navigated through injuries and a challenging season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHI -2.5	229.5 o -110 / u -110	Chicago Bulls -142 · Charlotte Hornets +120

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsKon Knueppel33Charlotte Hornets
AssistsKon Knueppel9Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsRyan Kalkbrenner6Charlotte Hornets
PointsJosh Giddey26Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey11Chicago Bulls
ReboundsJalen Smith10Chicago Bulls

Recent form

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 3-7Streak L1111 scored · 116.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L106-115vs Denver NuggetsDec 7
W111-86at Toronto RaptorsDec 6
L104-119at New York KnicksDec 4
L103-116at Brooklyn NetsDec 2
W118-111vs Toronto RaptorsNov 29
W123-116vs Chicago BullsNov 29
L101-129vs New York KnicksNov 27
L110-113at Atlanta HawksNov 23
L116-131vs LA ClippersNov 22
L118-127at Indiana PacersNov 20

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 2-8Streak L7111.6 scored · 123.4 allowed per game1-4 away

L91-123vs Golden State WarriorsDec 8
L105-120vs Indiana PacersDec 6
L103-113vs Brooklyn NetsDec 4
L120-125at Orlando MagicDec 2
L101-103at Indiana PacersNov 30
L116-123at Charlotte HornetsNov 29
L130-143at New Orleans PelicansNov 25
W121-120vs Washington WizardsNov 23
L107-143vs Miami HeatNov 22
W122-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 20

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Chicago Bulls	Charlotte Hornets
Field goals	52-94	51-97
Field goal %	55	53
Three-pointers	10-28	16-37
Three-point %	36	43
Free throws	15-19	8-10
Free throw %	79	80
Rebounds	44	32
Offensive rebounds	11	8
Defensive rebounds	33	24
Assists	29	30
Steals	3	5
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	9
Fast-break points	11	18
Points in the paint	80	66
Fouls	11	19
Largest lead	7	13
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	39	52

How the scoring went

4th Quarter93-94Coby White makes driving layup
4th Quarter93-96KJ Simpson makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-96Isaac Okoro makes 1-foot two point shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter95-99Brandon Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Miles Bridges assists)
4th Quarter97-99Isaac Okoro makes two point shot
4th Quarter98-99Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-99Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-99Isaac Okoro makes two point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter102-99Isaac Okoro makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter102-101Miles Bridges makes driving layup (Ryan Kalkbrenner assists)
4th Quarter104-101Isaac Okoro makes 2-foot layup (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter104-102Miles Bridges makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-104Kon Knueppel makes two point shot
4th Quarter106-104Patrick Williams makes two point shot (Jalen Smith assists)
4th Quarter106-107Sion James makes 23-foot three point shot (Tidjane Salaun assists)
4th Quarter108-107Isaac Okoro makes 2-foot two point shot (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter108-109Sion James makes driving layup (Tidjane Salaun assists)
4th Quarter110-109Coby White makes driving layup
4th Quarter110-111Brandon Miller makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter112-111Coby White makes driving layup
4th Quarter112-113Miles Bridges makes 1-foot two point shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter114-113Zach Collins makes two point shot
4th Quarter116-113Josh Giddey makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Zach Collins assists)
4th Quarter116-115Kon Knueppel makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter118-115Zach Collins makes 18-foot jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter119-115Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-115Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-117Ryan Kalkbrenner makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter122-117Tre Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Zach Collins assists)
4th Quarter122-118Sion James makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-119Sion James makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter124-119Josh Giddey makes driving layup
4th Quarter124-121Miles Bridges makes 1-foot layup (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter124-122Miles Bridges makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter126-122Josh Giddey makes 3-foot two point shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter126-124Miles Bridges makes driving layup
4th Quarter127-124Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter128-124Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-124Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter129-126Kon Knueppel makes two point shot