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Bulls vs Hornets final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 123-116 on November 28, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 29 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 116 |
| Hornets | 32 | 35 | 26 | 30 | 123 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 25 PTS Coby White
- 14 REB Nikola Vučević
- 9 AST Josh Giddey
Hornets
- 27 PTS Brandon Miller
- 8 REB Miles Bridges
- 8 AST LaMelo Ball
Bulls vs Hornets Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter GF | 24 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -17 |
| Coby White G | 29 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11-23 | 1-6 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 30 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Josh Giddey G | 33 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-16 | 3-7 | 6-7 | +6 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 29 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-5 | 2-4 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Julian Phillips F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Patrick Williams F | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Tre Jones G | 26 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-1 | 4-4 | +17 |
| Jevon Carter G | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 31 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10-19 | 5-11 | 2-3 | +8 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 29 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -22 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 31 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-14 | 2-9 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Miles Bridges F | 35 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8-17 | 1-5 | 5-6 | -2 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 28 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-19 | 3-10 | 1-2 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tre Mann G | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Collin Sexton G | 25 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8-15 | 1-4 | 4-4 | -6 |
| Sion James G | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 3-3 | +6 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +29 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
Bulls vs Hornets Recap
The Hornets beat the Bulls 123-116 by outscoring Chicago 30-22 in the fourth quarter. Charlotte moved to 5-14, while Chicago fell to 9-9.
Chicago had pulled ahead after three quarters, with the Bulls up 94-93, a lead built on a 32-26 third. Charlotte had led 67-62 at halftime. The Hornets hit 15 of 45 from three, while the Bulls made 8 of 36, and they also made more free throws, going 20 of 24 to Chicago's 16 of 20.
Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 27 points, and Coby White matched him closely for Chicago with 25. Nikola Vučević grabbed 14 rebounds and Josh Giddey added 9 assists, but the Bulls shot 46 of 97 from the field against 44 of 97 for the Hornets. Charlotte also won the rebounding, 46 to 44, even with 12 turnovers to Chicago's 10.
The number to know: 15 of 45 from three. The Hornets made seven more threes than the Bulls, and that edge outweighed Chicago's better field goal total.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 46-97 | Field Goals | 44-97 |
| 47.4% | FG % | 45.4% |
| 8-36 | 3-Pointers | 15-45 |
| 22.2% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 16-20 | Free Throws | 20-24 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 31 | Assists | 28 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 10 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 18 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 51.5% | 8.6% | 21.7% | 0.165 |
 Hornets | 53.1% | 10.0% | 22.7% | 0.206 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bulls vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, November 28, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- NBA Cup 2025Regular season
Bulls vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bulls last 5
- L @ Pelicans 130-143 Nov 24, 2025
- W vs Wizards 121-120 Nov 22, 2025
- L vs Heat 107-143 Nov 21, 2025
- W @ Trail Blazers 122-121 Nov 19, 2025
- W @ Nuggets 130-127 Nov 17, 2025
Hornets last 5
- L vs Knicks 101-129 Nov 26, 2025
- L @ Hawks 110-113 Nov 23, 2025
- L vs Clippers 116-131 Nov 22, 2025
- L @ Pacers 118-127 Nov 19, 2025
- L @ Raptors 108-110 Nov 17, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 24, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 131-99
- Jan 3, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 112-99
- Dec 12, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 129-126
More NBA Games on Nov 28, 2025
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1123
Atlanta Hawks2-1130Top: Mitchell 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3109
New York Knicks0-3118Top: Brunson 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Detroit Pistons3-0109Top: Cunningham 39 PTS, 13 REB, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-186
Indiana Pacers2-1119Top: Siakam 24 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115
Brooklyn Nets0-3103Top: Demin 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3119
Utah Jazz1-2128Top: LaVine 34 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2139
Denver Nuggets1-1136Top: Murray 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1119
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0123Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 37 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0112
Los Angeles Clippers1-2107Top: Leonard 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2119
Los Angeles Lakers3-0129Top: Reaves 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Bulls vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26; Hornets host the Wizards Oct 26.
Bulls vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Bulls vs Hornets on Nov 28, 2025?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 123-116 on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 27 points.
What are the Bulls and Hornets records?
After this game the Bulls were 9-9 and the Hornets were 5-14 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Hornets?
Coby White scored 25 for the Bulls. Brandon Miller scored 27 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Bulls vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Bulls vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Bulls 131-99 on Feb 24, 2026 on the road.
Where was Bulls vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Bulls vs Hornets?
Bulls-Hornets: Q1 29-32, Q2 33-35, Q3 32-26, Q4 22-30.
What is next for the Bulls and Hornets?
Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET; Hornets host the Wizards on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.