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Charlotte Hornets 112, Chicago Bulls 99: final score and stats

Charlotte Hornets beat Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets 112 to Chicago Bulls 99, on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at United Center, Chicago, IL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBASaturday, January 3, 2026
Final
DateJan 3, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL
TVCHSN+, FanDuel SN SE, NBA League Pass
Attendance21,315

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets27233230112
Chicago Bulls3919172499

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsMiles Bridges · 26
ReboundsMiles Bridges · 14
AssistsLaMelo Ball · 7
RatingMiles Bridges · 26 PTS, 14 REB
Chicago Bulls
PointsNikola Vucevic · 28
ReboundsKevin Huerter · 11
AssistsNikola Vucevic · 8
RatingNikola Vucevic · 28 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsChicago Bulls
Points per game
98.8
113.3
Points allowed per game
110.4
128.8
12-23Record17-18
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding4th in Central Division
1-3Road record / home record0-4
WLLLLLast 5LLLLL
W1StreakL8

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsChicago Bulls
39-91FG39-87
Field Goal %
43
45
15-413PT11-41
Three Point %
37
27
19-23FT10-14
Free Throw %
83
71
Rebounds
52
43
Offensive Rebounds
13
6
Defensive Rebounds
39
37
Assists
23
32
Steals
7
9
Blocks
3
5
Turnovers
11
11
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
12
11
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Grant Williams F · Hamstring
Out
Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness
Out
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps
Day-To-Day
Chicago Bulls
Dailyn Swain G · Back
Out
Norman Powell G · Shoulder - Inflammation
Out
Tobe Awaka F · Back
Out
Caleb Wilson F · Hand
Day-To-Day

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges352611-183-71-11411100141+19
Brandon Miller36228-194-102-264011332+3
PJ Hall22104-71-11-2603024220
LaMelo Ball26177-153-80-067120061+12
Kon Knueppel33184-142-68-951200322+18
Collin Sexton20133-70-17-923220111-1
Josh Green2531-31-30-033010121+6
Sion James3031-51-40-073200162+7
Liam McNeeley1300-30-10-031000030+1
Team11239-9115-4119-2352231173133912

Chicago Bulls

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jalen Smith1594-51-20-051103230+6
Isaac Okoro2721-50-40-021110023-4
Matas Buzelis34176-162-83-683300351-11
Nikola Vucevic342811-153-43-478201072-9
Tre Jones28104-100-12-228110021-8
Patrick Williams1500-70-50-030010032-14
Julian Phillips1531-31-30-010140102-15
Kevin Huerter3193-111-72-211701101110
Ayo Dosunmu28167-122-50-044210041-10
Dalen Terry1352-31-20-0000000030
Team9939-8711-4110-144332119563716

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119
Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109
Nov 11, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 119-124
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 121-127
Nov 4, 2026 · at New York KnicksL 105-135
Nov 2, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 107-126
Oct 30, 2026 · at Boston CelticsL 111-125

Season series

CHA leads series 2-1
Feb 24, 2026CHA 131, CHI 99
Jan 3, 2026CHA 112, CHI 99
Dec 12, 2025CHI 129, CHA 126
Nov 28, 2025CHI 116, CHA 123

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls?

Charlotte Hornets won, 112-99, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

What was the final score of Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls?

Charlotte Hornets 112, Chicago Bulls 99.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: Miles Bridges (26 points). Chicago Bulls: Nikola Vucevic (28 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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