Chicago Bulls triumph over Hornets 131-117: Coby White’s 37-point performance
Coby White shines as the Bulls overpower the Hornets, keeping playoff hopes alive and closing in on the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Chicago Bulls secured their third consecutive win, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 131-117 at the Spectrum Center. Coby White led the charge for the Bulls, scoring 37 points with an impressive 75% shooting accuracy from the field, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. White also went a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, playing a crucial role in the team’s offensive success.
Giddey nears triple-double as Bulls outshine Hornets despite Charlotte’s poor 3-point shooting
Josh Giddey contributed significantly with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, just shy of a triple-double. Nikola Vucevic also had a solid outing, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds. Patrick Williams came off the bench to score 15 points, while Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis added 13 and 10 points, respectively.
For the Hornets, Mark Williams led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Jusuf Nurkic and KJ Simpson each chipped in with 18 points. However, the team struggled with their three-point shooting, converting only 8 of 30 attempts, which hindered their chances of a comeback.
Bulls boost playoff hopes with dominant first half and key win over Hornets to close season series
The Bulls dominated the first half, leading 75-55 at the break, highlighted by a high-scoring second quarter with 46 points. Despite a push from the Hornets in the third quarter, which cut the lead to 14 points, the Bulls maintained their advantage throughout the remainder of the game.
With this victory, the Bulls improved their record to 36-42 on the season and 20-19 on the road. This win also gave them a 3-1 edge in the season series over the Hornets. Chicago remains just one game behind the Atlanta Hawks for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings.