Coby White came close to achieving his first career triple-double, contributing 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists in a thrilling overtime victory for the Chicago Bulls over the Charlotte Hornets, finalizing at 115-108. Torrey Craig proved pivotal in the second half, scoring 18 points with five 3-pointers, while Nikola Vucevic added a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Bulls improve their record to 15-18.
On the opposing side, Miles Bridges delivered an impressive performance for the Hornets, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, despite his efforts, Charlotte suffered their 16th loss in 17 games, bringing their record to 7-25. The game saw a dramatic finish in regulation when Bridges knocked down a leaning 3-pointer with just 2 seconds left, forcing overtime after the Bulls had missed crucial free throws.
In overtime, the Bulls dominated, quickly establishing an eight-point lead. Craig's shooting, alongside contributions from White and Vucevic, solidified Chicago's advantage. Notably, the anticipated matchup between LaMelo Ball and the Bulls did not occur as Ball was sidelined due to wrist soreness. The Hornets also missed Brandon Miller due to a sprained ankle, while the Bulls were without Zach LaVine and Ayo Dosunmu due to injuries.
Key moments included a crucial 3-pointer by Patrick Williams, assisted by Lonzo Ball, which extended the Bulls' lead to seven points late in overtime. The game highlighted the struggles of the Hornets, particularly with LaMelo Ball missing a significant number of games over the past three seasons due to injuries.
Looking ahead, the Bulls are set to face the Wizards on Wednesday, while the Hornets will travel to Detroit for their next matchup on Friday night.
