The Chicago Bulls (17-21) secured a thrilling 119-112 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets (8-26), with Zach LaVine coming off the bench. Coby White’s 27-point performance, Andre Drummond’s double-double, and a resilient team effort propelled the Bulls to triumph in this hard-fought encounter.
In his return to his home state, White delivered a standout performance with 27 points, complemented by Drummond’s 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Despite Terry Rozier’s 39-point effort for the Hornets, the Bulls, led by Nikola Vucevic’s 21 points and nine rebounds, clinched the win in overtime.
The Hornets, missing key starters and reserves due to injuries, found themselves unable to halt the Bulls’ determined push.
Miles Bridges contributed 24 points, but Charlotte’s struggles in overtime, shooting 2 of 9 from the field, allowed the Bulls to secure the win.
LaVine’s contribution of 9 points and five assists in 36 minutes of play off the bench played a pivotal role in the Bulls’ victory.
