Hornets Vs Bulls: Miller, Knueppel Power Charlotte to 131-99 Rout, Eighth Straight Road Win
In the latest hornets vs bulls matchup, the Charlotte Hornets dominated in Chicago on Tuesday night, winning 131-99 to record a team record eighth straight road victory. Brandon Miller scored 23 points and Kon Knueppel added 21 as Charlotte shot 51. 6% from the field and connected on 25 of 57 3-point attempts, one shy of the team record.
Hornets Vs Bulls: Game Recap and Turning Points
The game in CHICAGO turned decisively in the third quarter. Charlotte outscored Chicago 42-16 in that period, punctuated by a decisive 22-2 run that put the Hornets firmly in control. Knueppel hit back-to-back 3s midway through the third quarter and scored 10 straight points to give Charlotte a 14-point lead. Miller followed by hitting his next three shots, including one of his five 3-pointers, to push the lead to 88-65 and cap the run.
Leading Performers: Miller, Knueppel and Chicago's Bright Spot
Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 23 points while Kon Knueppel finished with 21. Knueppel was 3 of 6 from long range in the game, raising his long-range field goal total to 201. Playing in his 58th game, he became the fastest player to reach 200 3s.
For Chicago, Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 32 points. The Bulls were hampered by turnovers, committing 19 in this game. Patrick Williams and Guerschon Yabusele each added 11 points for Chicago.
Bench and Lineup Notes
Miles Bridges returned from a suspension and scored 16 points in his return. Moussa Diabate also returned to the starting lineup after sitting out four games for his role in a fight against Detroit on Feb. 9; Bridges and Diabate were both in the starting lineup after those absences.
Coby White made his debut for Charlotte against the team that dealt him at the trade deadline earlier this month. He entered midway through the first quarter and finished with 10 points in 15: 33. Chicago welcomed White back with a short video tribute to his 6 1/2 seasons with the team.
Team Shooting, Runs and Momentum
The Hornets were efficient overall, shooting 51. 6% from the field and drilling 25 of 57 attempts from beyond the arc, a mark one shy of the franchise record for 3-pointers in a game. Charlotte led 56-55 at the half after having fallen behind by nine midway through the second quarter, then opened the third quarter with the dominant stretch that decided the contest.
Implications: Streaks and Slides
The win extended Charlotte's streak to a team record eight straight road victories. The loss handed Chicago its 10th straight defeat, matching the franchise's longest slide since January 2019. The combination of Charlotte's hot shooting and Chicago's turnovers proved decisive in creating separation and dictating the game's flow.
What to Watch Next
Recent coverage highlights Charlotte's road resilience and long-range shooting as defining factors in the victory. Details about upcoming schedules and future matchups are unclear in the provided context. Game and roster situations may evolve, and the specifics of what follows for both teams were not provided in the available information.
