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Hornets vs Bulls final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 112-99 on January 3, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 27 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
| Bulls | 39 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 99 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 26 PTS Miles Bridges
- 14 REB Miles Bridges
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Bulls
- 28 PTS Nikola Vučević
- 11 REB Kevin Huerter
- 8 AST Nikola Vučević
Hornets vs Bulls Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel G | 32 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-14 | 2-6 | 8-9 | +18 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 26 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Miles Bridges F | 35 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11-18 | 3-7 | 1-1 | +19 |
| PJ Hall F | 22 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Brandon Miller F | 36 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8-19 | 4-10 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sion James G | 29 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Josh Green G | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Collin Sexton G | 19 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 7-9 | -1 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro FG | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 33 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11-15 | 3-4 | 3-4 | -9 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 34 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-16 | 2-8 | 3-6 | -11 |
| Tre Jones G | 27 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dalen Terry G | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 30 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-11 | 1-7 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 27 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Patrick Williams F | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-7 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Julian Phillips F | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -15 |
Hornets vs Bulls Recap
Charlotte beat Chicago 112-99 on a dominant third quarter that flipped a 8-point deficit into a 7-point lead. The Hornets improved to 12-23 while the Bulls fell to 17-18.
The Bulls led 58-50 at halftime after jumping out to a 12-point advantage in the first quarter. Charlotte erupted for 32 points in the third to surge ahead 82-75, outscoring Chicago 32-17 in that stretch. The Hornets controlled the boards with 52 rebounds to 43 and held their turnovers to 11, matching Chicago's count in that category.
Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Nikola Vučević paced the Bulls with 28 points and 8 assists while Kevin Huerter grabbed 11 rebounds. Chicago's 32 assists showed strong ball movement, but the Hornets' 39 of 91 shooting held up better than the Bulls' identical field goal total on 87 attempts.
The number to know: Charlotte made 19 of 23 free throws for 82 percent accuracy, a decisive advantage over Chicago's 10 of 14.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 39-91 | Field Goals | 39-87 |
| 42.9% | FG % | 44.8% |
| 15-41 | 3-Pointers | 11-41 |
| 36.6% | 3P % | 26.8% |
| 19-23 | Free Throws | 10-14 |
| 82.6% | FT % | 71.4% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 23 | Assists | 32 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 18 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 51.1% | 9.8% | 26.0% | 0.209 |
 Bulls | 51.1% | 10.6% | 13.3% | 0.115 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 3, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- L @ Bucks 121-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Warriors 125-132 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Bucks 113-123 Dec 29, 2025
- W @ Magic 120-105 Dec 26, 2025
- W vs Wizards 126-109 Dec 23, 2025
Bulls last 5
- W vs Magic 121-114 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 134-118 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Timberwolves 101-136 Dec 29, 2025
- L vs Bucks 103-112 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs 76ers 109-102 Dec 26, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 24, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 131-99
- Dec 12, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 129-126
- Nov 28, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 116-123
More NBA Games on Jan 3, 2026
- Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1125
Miami Heat0-4115Top: Edwards 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2117
Toronto Raptors2-1134Top: Alexander-Walker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1130
New York Knicks1-3119Top: Maxey 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0115
San Antonio Spurs2-2110Top: Avdija 29 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0104
Dallas Mavericks2-2110Top: Durant 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3114
Golden State Warriors1-3123Top: Markkanen 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1146
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Brown 50 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.
Hornets vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Bulls on Jan 3, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 112-99 on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 26 points.
What are the Hornets and Bulls records?
After this game the Hornets were 12-23 and the Bulls were 17-18 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Bulls?
Miles Bridges scored 26 for the Hornets. Nikola Vučević scored 28 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Hornets vs Bulls season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Bulls game?
The Hornets beat the Bulls 131-99 on Feb 24, 2026 on the road.
Where was Hornets vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Bulls?
Hornets-Bulls: Q1 27-39, Q2 23-19, Q3 32-17, Q4 30-24.
What is next for the Hornets and Bulls?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.