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Hornets Snap Seven-Game Skid with Victory Over Bulls

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – The Charlotte Hornets finally broke their seven-game losing streak with a 123-116 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Brandon Miller led the charge with 27 points, while Miles Bridges contributed 22 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.

Collin Sexton provided a spark off the bench with 21 points, helping the Hornets hold the Bulls to a dismal 8-for-36 shooting performance from beyond the arc. LaMelo Ball, coming off a frustrating performance, added 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.

Despite Josh Giddey’s near triple-double performance for Chicago, with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, and Coby White’s 25 points, the Bulls couldn’t overcome Charlotte’s strong showing. Nikola Vucevic added 13 points and 14 rebounds for Chicago.

The game, the final NBA Cup group stage match for both teams (neither team had a chance to advance), saw the Hornets build an early lead, only to have the Bulls briefly take control in the third quarter behind White’s scoring surge. However, a 12-4 run by Charlotte to start the fourth quarter, fueled by Bridges, swung the momentum back in their favor. Sexton’s energy off the bench helped to extend the lead, and the Hornets were able to hold on for the win.

Rookie Brandon Miller, in his third game back from a shoulder injury, appeared more comfortable, shooting 10-of-19 from the field and hitting five 3-pointers.

The game also saw a brief stoppage when Giddey had a heated exchange with a fan near the court. The fan was subsequently ejected. “He just said something I didn’t like and I went over to him — that was it,” Giddey said. “Security took him out and that was the end of it.”

The Bulls will look to rebound on Sunday night when they visit the Indiana Pacers. The Hornets will be back in action on Saturday night, hosting the Toronto Raptors.

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