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Hornets vs Bulls final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on February 24, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 31 | 25 | 42 | 33 | 131 |
| Bulls | 31 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 99 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 23 PTS Brandon Miller
- 7 REB Moussa Diabate
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Bulls
- 32 PTS Matas Buzelis
- 7 REB Matas Buzelis
- 5 AST Josh Giddey
Hornets vs Bulls Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel G | 22 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 3-6 | 4-4 | +24 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 30 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +22 |
| Miles Bridges F | 22 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-11 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Brandon Miller F | 25 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9-16 | 5-9 | 0-0 | +16 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 23 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-16 | 4-12 | 0-0 | +31 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tre Mann G | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Grant Williams F | 19 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 3-3 | +19 |
| Josh Green G | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Sion James G | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Coby White G | 15 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +20 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams F | 25 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 33 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13-19 | 6-11 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 27 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 4-4 | -33 |
| Josh Giddey G | 25 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3-11 | 0-2 | 2-3 | -22 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Rob Dillingham G | 23 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -21 |
| Leonard Miller F | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Collin Sexton G | 28 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Tre Jones G | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -25 |
| Nick Richards C | 21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -22 |
Hornets vs Bulls Recap
The Hornets beat the Bulls on a 42-16 third quarter that turned a one-point halftime lead into a 27-point margin. The win moved Charlotte to 28-31, while Chicago fell to 24-35.
A tight first half left the teams level after Q1, with Charlotte up 25-24 in the second quarter. Hornets 56-55 at halftime, and the visitors led 98-71 after three. Charlotte shot 49 of 95 from the field and 25 of 57 from three, while Chicago made 35 of 82 overall.
Matas Buzelis led all scorers with 32 points and added 7 rebounds for the Bulls. Brandon Miller topped the Hornets with 23 points, and LaMelo Ball dealt 7 assists. Moussa Diabate pulled down 7 rebounds. Charlotte handed out 31 assists to Chicago's 18.
The number to know: 19 turnovers. The Bulls gave the ball away more than the Hornets' 16, and Charlotte turned that edge into its third-quarter run.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 49-95 | Field Goals | 35-82 |
| 51.6% | FG % | 42.7% |
| 25-57 | 3-Pointers | 16-40 |
| 43.9% | 3P % | 40.0% |
| 8-9 | Free Throws | 13-15 |
| 88.9% | FT % | 86.7% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 31 | Assists | 18 |
| 13 | Steals | 9 |
| 8 | Blocks | 1 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 38 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 64.7% | 13.9% | 36.8% | 0.084 |
 Bulls | 52.4% | 17.7% | 22.0% | 0.159 |
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
- Tuesday, February 24, 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
- W @ Wizards 129-112 Feb 22, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 113-118 Feb 20, 2026
- L vs Rockets 101-105 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Hawks 110-107 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pistons 104-110 Feb 9, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L vs Knicks 99-105 Feb 22, 2026
- L vs Pistons 110-126 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Raptors 101-110 Feb 19, 2026
- L @ Celtics 105-124 Feb 11, 2026
- L @ Nets 115-123 Feb 9, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 3, 2026 Hornets @ Bulls 112-99
- Dec 12, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 129-126
- Nov 28, 2025 Bulls @ Hornets 116-123
More NBA Games on Feb 24, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Indiana Pacers2-2114Top: Maxey 32 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-298
Atlanta Hawks2-2119Top: Kuminga 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2123
Brooklyn Nets0-3114Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0116
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Wallace 27 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-394
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1109Top: Mitchell 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4117
Milwaukee Bucks1-3128Top: Porter 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3109
New Orleans Pelicans0-3113Top: Melton 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-197
Phoenix Suns1-281Top: White 22 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1124
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Edwards 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2110
Los Angeles Lakers3-0109Top: Banchero 36 PTS, 10 REBBox 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 Feb 24, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 23 points.
What are the Hornets and Bulls records?
After this game the Hornets were 28-31 and the Bulls were 24-35 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Bulls?
Brandon Miller scored 23 for the Hornets. Matas Buzelis scored 32 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 112-99 on Jan 3, 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 31-31, Q2 25-24, Q3 42-16, Q4 33-28.
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.