Celtics134
Heat109
Suns114
Thunder125
Bucks110
Rockets120
Nuggets114Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 12, 2025
Bulls vs Hornets final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 on December 12, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 33 | 22 | 34 | 40 | 129 |
| Hornets | 29 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 26 PTS Josh Giddey
- 10 REB Jalen Smith
- 11 AST Josh Giddey
Hornets
- 33 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 6 REB Ryan Kalkbrenner
- 9 AST Kon Knueppel
Bulls vs Hornets Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević C | 21 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-8 | 1-2 | 0-1 | -15 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 23 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Coby White G | 29 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-15 | 1-4 | 7-9 | +7 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 26 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-11 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Josh Giddey G | 34 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-17 | 2-4 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tre Jones G | 24 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Zach Collins FC | 19 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-7 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +17 |
| Patrick Williams F | 26 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Julian Phillips F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Dalen Terry G | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 16 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson F | 25 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Brandon Miller F | 34 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8-22 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 36 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12-21 | 5-12 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 31 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Miles Bridges F | 33 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13-20 | 4-7 | 2-3 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tidjane Salaun F | 17 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Josh Green G | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Sion James G | 25 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 2-3 | -12 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Drew Peterson F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Bulls vs Hornets Recap
The Bulls beat the Hornets by outscoring Charlotte 40-34 in the fourth quarter after trailing through halftime and the third. Chicago improved to 10-14, while Charlotte fell to 7-18.
The Hornets won the second quarter 32-22 and led 61-55 at halftime. They still held a 92-89 lead after three quarters. Chicago grabbed 44 rebounds to Charlotte's 32 and shot 15 of 19 at the line.
Kon Knueppel led all scorers with 33 points and 9 assists for the Hornets. Josh Giddey answered with 26 points and 11 assists for the Bulls, and Jalen Smith added 10 rebounds. The Bulls shot 52 of 94 from the field, a mark Charlotte could not match despite making 16 threes.
The number to know: 44 rebounds. Chicago outrebounded Charlotte by a wide margin, which gave the Bulls extra possessions in a game decided by 3 points.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 52-94 | Field Goals | 51-97 |
| 55.3% | FG % | 52.6% |
| 10-28 | 3-Pointers | 16-37 |
| 35.7% | 3P % | 43.2% |
| 15-19 | Free Throws | 8-10 |
| 78.9% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 29 | Assists | 30 |
| 3 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 11 | Fouls | 19 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 60.6% | 9.7% | 31.4% | 0.160 |
 Hornets | 60.8% | 7.3% | 19.5% | 0.082 |
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, December 12, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bulls vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bulls last 5
- L vs Warriors 91-123 Dec 7, 2025
- L vs Pacers 105-120 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Nets 103-113 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Magic 120-125 Dec 1, 2025
- L @ Pacers 101-103 Nov 29, 2025
Hornets last 5
- L vs Nuggets 106-115 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Raptors 111-86 Dec 5, 2025
- L @ Knicks 104-119 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Nets 103-116 Dec 1, 2025
- W vs Raptors 118-111 Nov 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 24, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 131-99
- Jan 3, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 112-99
- Nov 28, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 116-123
More NBA Games on Dec 12, 2025
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2105
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115Top: Embiid 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2115
Detroit Pistons3-0142Top: Alexander-Walker 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1130
Washington Wizards2-2126Top: Mitchell 48 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3130
Memphis Grizzlies4-0126Top: George 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3111
Dallas Mavericks2-2119Top: Jr. 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1127
Golden State Warriors1-3120Top: Curry 39 PTSBox score ›
That covers Bulls vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28; Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28.
Bulls vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Bulls vs Hornets on Dec 12, 2025?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Josh Giddey led the Bulls with 26 points.
What are the Bulls and Hornets records?
After this game the Bulls were 10-14 and the Hornets were 7-18 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Hornets?
Josh Giddey scored 26 for the Bulls. Kon Knueppel scored 33 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Bulls vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 3-0 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 33-29, Q2 22-32, Q3 34-31, Q4 40-34.
What is next for the Bulls and Hornets?
Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.