The Chicago Bulls faced the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Bulls won 129-126. The Bulls now stand at 9-14 in the Eastern Conference. Josh Giddey played a key role for the Bulls with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists. For the Hornets, Kon Knueppel scored 33 points and had 9 assists. This game marked a close contest between two Eastern Conference teams.

The Chicago Bulls took an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 33 points to the Charlotte Hornets’ 29. The Hornets fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Bulls 32-22, and leading at halftime. In the third quarter, the Bulls regained momentum, scoring 34 points while the Hornets added 31.

The final quarter saw the Bulls pulling ahead with 40 points, compared to the Hornets’ 34. This strong finish secured the Bulls’ 129-126 win. The Bulls’ shooting accuracy was key, hitting 55.9% from the field. Meanwhile, the Hornets made 43.2% of their three-point shots but fell just short in the end.

Josh Giddey led the Chicago Bulls with an impressive performance. He scored 26 points and added 7 rebounds and 11 assists. His shooting was efficient, making 10 of his 17 shots.

Kon Knueppel was a standout for the Charlotte Hornets. He scored 33 points and contributed 5 rebounds and 9 assists. He made 12 of his 21 shots, showing great accuracy.

Miles Bridges also had a strong game for the Hornets. He scored 32 points with 2 rebounds and 7 assists. His shooting was solid, hitting 13 of his 20 attempts.

What’s Next

The Chicago Bulls’ win over the Charlotte Hornets improves their record to 9-14. This victory keeps them at 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to climb higher in the standings with future games.

The Charlotte Hornets, now 7-17, remain in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Despite the close game, they are still behind the Bulls in the standings. They aim to improve their position in upcoming games.

The Chicago Bulls will play their next game on Sunday, December 14, against the New Orleans Pelicans. This game will take place at the United Center. After that, the Bulls will face the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Wednesday, December 17.

The Charlotte Hornets will be on the road for their next game, also on Sunday, December 14. They will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Their following game is at home on Thursday, December 18, against the Atlanta Hawks.

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