Hornets Edge Bulls 125-123 in Dramatic Fourth-Quarter Comeback
LaMelo Ball's 26 points and Mark Williams' double-double power Charlotte's second consecutive win as Chicago's struggles deepen.
- The Charlotte Hornets overcame a five-point deficit entering the fourth quarter with a 21-2 scoring run to secure a narrow 125-123 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
- LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 26 points and 9 assists, while Mark Williams recorded a standout double-double with 19 points and 19 rebounds.
- Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 40 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Chicago but missed a critical three-pointer in the final seconds of the game.
- Charlotte announced postgame that Brandon Miller, their No. 2 scorer averaging 21 points per game, will be out indefinitely with a torn wrist ligament.
- The Bulls have now lost four consecutive games, dropping six games below .500, despite a strong start to their five-game homestand.