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Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126: final score and stats

Chicago Bulls beat Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls 129 to Charlotte Hornets 126, on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls.

NBAFriday, December 12, 2025
Final
DateDec 12, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSpectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TVFanDuel SN SE, CHSN
Attendance16,205

Line score

Team1234T
Chicago Bulls33223440129
Charlotte Hornets29323134126

Top performers

Chicago Bulls
PointsJosh Giddey · 26
ReboundsJalen Smith · 10
AssistsJosh Giddey · 11
RatingJosh Giddey · 26 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
Charlotte Hornets
PointsKon Knueppel · 33
ReboundsRyan Kalkbrenner · 6
AssistsKon Knueppel · 9
RatingKon Knueppel · 33 PTS, 9 AST

Team comparison

Chicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
Points per game
113.3
98.8
Points allowed per game
128.8
110.4
10-14Record7-18
4th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Southeast Division
1-5Road record / home record3-4
LLLLLLast 5WLLLL
L8StreakW1

Team stats

Chicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
52-94FG51-97
Field Goal %
55
53
10-283PT16-37
Three Point %
36
43
15-19FT8-10
Free Throw %
79
80
Rebounds
44
32
Offensive Rebounds
11
8
Defensive Rebounds
33
24
Assists
29
30
Steals
3
5
Blocks
6
3
Turnovers
11
8
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
12
9
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Bulls
Dailyn Swain G · Back
Day-To-Day
Norman Powell G · Shoulder - Inflammation
Day-To-Day
Tobe Awaka F · Back
Day-To-Day
Caleb Wilson F · Hand
Day-To-Day
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

Box score

Chicago Bulls

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Isaac Okoro26157-110-21-131000123-4
Matas Buzelis24105-80-20-0010020030
Nikola Vucevic22136-81-20-134101030-15
Coby White30206-151-47-952200051+7
Josh Giddey342610-172-44-4711310162+8
Zach Collins20166-72-32-282101261+17
Jalen Smith1752-91-30-0101011550+10
Patrick Williams26166-83-51-2512112300
Julian Phillips300-00-00-000000000-4
Tre Jones2563-90-20-025100020-1
Dalen Terry1421-20-10-011100011-3
Team12952-9410-2815-1944291136113311

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges343213-204-72-327000021+8
Brandon Miller34188-222-80-054312145-13
Ryan Kalkbrenner31105-60-00-062100152+15
KJ Simpson25104-92-30-053110142+11
Kon Knueppel363312-215-124-459200233+8
Drew Peterson600-10-00-0000000000
Moussa Diabate1321-20-00-030001213-17
Tidjane Salaun1752-51-20-023020111-12
Josh Green1721-20-10-001010002-3
Sion James26145-92-42-341100040-12
Team12651-9716-378-10323085382419

Recent form

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
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

Season series

Series tied 1-1
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 Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets?

Chicago Bulls won, 129-126, on Friday, December 12, 2025.

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

Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Bulls: Josh Giddey (26 points). Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel (33 points).

Where is Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets played?

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

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