Hornets Dominate Bulls in Record-Breaking Victory
The Charlotte Hornets showcased their strong offense on Tuesday, defeating the Chicago Bulls 131-99 in a commanding performance that marks the team’s eighth consecutive victory on the road—a franchise record.
Key Performers
Key contributions came from Brandon Miller, who netted 23 points, and Kon Knueppel, adding 21 points. The Hornets excelled from the three-point line, hitting 25 of their 57 attempts, which left them just one short of matching their all-time best for three-pointers in a game, while they also maintained a shooting percentage of 51.6% overall.
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges chipped in with 16 points each, the latter returning from a suspension related to an altercation in an earlier game against Detroit.
Third Quarter Surge
The Hornets dominated particularly in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulls 42-16 fueled by an impressive 22-2 scoring run, which increased their lead significantly and ultimately led to the Bulls suffering their 10th consecutive loss, their longest losing streak since January 2019.
Bulls’ Struggles
On the Bulls’ side, Matas Buzelis stood out, scoring a career-high of 32 points, though the team struggled with ball security, turning the ball over 19 times. Alongside Buzelis, Patrick Williams and Guerschon Yabusele contributed 11 points each but couldn’t prevent the defeat.
Milestones and Debuts
Notably, the game marked a milestone for Knueppel, who became the fastest player to reach 200 three-pointers, achieving this in his 58th game. His impactful performance included a sequence of two consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter, where he scored 10 points in a row to extend Charlotte’s lead to 14.
Coby White, making his Hornets debut against the team that traded him earlier this month, scored 10 points in just over 15 minutes of play. Chicago honored him with a video tribute for his six and a half seasons spent with the Bulls.
Game Summary
After trailing by nine points midway through the second quarter, Charlotte rallied to lead 56-55 at the halftime break. The Hornets will next face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, while the Bulls prepare to host the Portland Trail Blazers on the same day.
