Miller, Knueppel lead Charlotte past Chicago 131-99 for 8th straight road win

miller scored 23 points and Kon Knueppel added 21 as the Charlotte Hornets rolled to a 131-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, securing a franchise-record eighth straight road win. The margin and shooting display underlined the Hornets' offensive efficiency and a decisive third-quarter surge that turned a close game into a rout.

Miller ignites the rout and the historic road streak

Brandon Miller provided a primary scoring punch with 23 points. Miller hit multiple triples in the pivotal run that swung momentum, finishing with five 3-pointers overall. His hot hands helped the Hornets build and sustain the lead that produced the franchise record eighth straight road victory.

Knueppel's milestone night and third-quarter explosion

Kon Knueppel added 21 points and knocked down three 3-pointers on six attempts, raising his career long-range total to 201. Playing in his 58th game, he became the fastest player to reach 200 3-pointers. Knueppel hit back-to-back 3s midway through the third quarter and scored 10 straight points to give Charlotte a 14-point cushion as part of the decisive surge.

Third-quarter dominance: 42-16 swing capped by a 22-2 run

The Hornets outscored the Bulls 42-16 in the third quarter, including a decisive 22-2 run that turned a one-point halftime edge into a commanding lead. Miller hit his next three shots during that sequence, including one of his five 3-pointers, lifting the score to 88-65 and capping the run that put Charlotte fully in charge.

Team shooting and offensive balance

Charlotte shot 51. 6% from the field and sank 25 of 57 3-point attempts, one shy of the team record for makes from deep. LaMelo Ball contributed 16 points and Miles Bridges returned from suspension to score 16, providing depth and balance behind the team’s leading scorers during the rout.

Chicago's bright spots and turnover woes

Matas Buzelis produced a career-high 32 points for Chicago in the loss, but the Bulls were undermined by 19 turnovers. Patrick Williams and Guerschon Yabusele each added 11 points. The defeat marked Chicago's 10th straight loss, a skid that matches their longest slide since January 2019.

Lineup notes, returns and debuts

Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate were both in the starting lineup after sitting out four games for their roles in a fight against Detroit on Feb. 9. Coby White made his Hornets debut against the team that traded him at the deadline earlier this month; he entered midway through the first quarter and scored 10 points in 15: 33. White received a short video tribute in Chicago, where he played 6 1/2 seasons.

Game flow and halftime status

Charlotte trailed by as many as nine midway through the second quarter but rallied to lead 56-55 at the half. The third-quarter surge then transformed a tight contest into the sizable 131-99 final margin, sealing the Hornets' franchise-record road streak.