LaMelo Ball scores 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Chicago Bulls 125-123 in a thrilling matchup. Mark Williams contributes 19 points and 19 rebounds for Charlotte. Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls with a season-high 40 points.
LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte Hornets to a thrilling 125-123 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, showcasing a stellar performance with 26 points. Miles Bridges contributed 21 points, while Mark Williams proved instrumental with 19 points and a commanding 19 rebounds. This hard-fought win marked the Hornets' second consecutive victory for only the second time this season, demonstrating a positive turnaround after a dismal 10-game losing streak.
Notably, the Hornets secured this triumph without their star player, Brandon Miller, who was sidelined due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. Miller, averaging a career-high 21 points, will be out indefinitely, leaving a significant void in the team's offensive firepower.Nikola Vucevic put on a show for the Bulls, recording a season-high 40 points, including an impressive 17 in the fourth quarter, along with 13 rebounds. However, his individual brilliance couldn't prevent the Bulls from suffering their fourth consecutive loss, a season-high for the team. Zach LaVine chipped in 19 points, while Coby White added 18. Lonzo Ball faced off against his younger brother, LaMelo, and recorded 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.The game witnessed a dramatic fourth quarter, with Charlotte launching a 21-2 run to establish a commanding 119-105 lead. Chicago responded with an equally fierce 12-0 surge, narrowing the gap. Vucevic's hook shot brought Chicago within one point, 122-121, with 1:47 remaining. Ball swiftly countered with two free throws, only for Vucevic to respond with a basket from the stripe, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. Vasa Micic's clutch free throw with 12.6 seconds left secured the victory for the Hornets
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