- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Charlotte Hornets (27-31) will make their way to the United Center this Tuesday as they face off against the Chicago Bulls (24-34).
In their most recent game, the Hornets triumphed over the Wizards, securing a 129-112 victory. Both teams committed 17 personal fouls during the game. Charlotte excelled from beyond the arc, making 18 of 42 three-point attempts. The Wizards shot 70.6% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 17 shots. Additionally, Washington tallied 37 rebounds (9 offensive, 28 defensive) and registered 5 blocked shots. They also accumulated 24 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, the Hornets allowed their opponents a field goal percentage of 48.8%, with the Wizards making 41 of 84 shots. Charlotte achieved 27 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and secured 9 steals, culminating in a total of 53 rebounds (16 offensive). From the charity stripe, the Hornets converted 18 of their 25 free-throw attempts for a percentage of 72.0%. Overall, Charlotte posted a shooting percentage of 49.4% (43 of 87) and sank 25 of 46 three-pointers.
LaMelo Ball was a standout player for the Hornets, scoring 37 points on 12 of 20 shooting. He played 27 minutes and grabbed 8 rebounds, finishing with an impressive 60.0% shooting percentage and 7 assists.
This season, Charlotte boasts a record of 27-31, averaging 115.6 points per game (16th in the league) while shooting 45.9% from the field. The Hornets have made 37.5% of their three-point attempts (907 of 2,420) and 82.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they are averaging 46.1 rebounds per game and have registered 1,530 assists this season, ranking 12th in the league. The Hornets are averaging 15.8 turnovers and committing 19.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, Charlotte forces 12.5 turnovers per game and averages 20.3 personal fouls. They currently rank 20th in the NBA, conceding 1,560 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 47.4% (2,442 of 5,153) against them, while Charlotte allows 39.4 rebounds per game. They relinquish 36.6% from three-point range and stand at 10th in points allowed per game (113.7).
In their last outing, the Bulls suffered a defeat at the hands of the Knicks, with a final score of 105-99. Chicago allowed New York to secure 50 boards (10 offensive). They shot 35.7% from beyond the arc (15 of 42) and were 14 of 21 from the free-throw line (66.7%). The Bulls permitted the Knicks to convert 38 of 84 field-goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.2%. Chicago finished the game with a shooting percentage of 39.5% (34 of 86). When shooting from distance, they only made 16 of 46 attempts (34.8%). The Knicks committed 17 personal fouls, giving the Bulls 21 free-throw attempts. Chicago lost the ball 17 times but also managed to register 8 steals. The Bulls collected 37 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 50 rebounds for the match.
Matas Buzelis made a notable contribution for the Bulls, scoring 15 points in 26 minutes without recording any assists. He shot 4 of 12, achieving a field goal percentage of 33.3% and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Bulls currently hold a record of 24-34. Chicago averages 18.7 personal fouls per game while converting 78.6% of their free-throw attempts. They assist teammates at a rate of 29.0 times per game (5th in the league) and average 14.8 turnovers. This season, the Bulls have scored a total of 6,733 points (116.1 per game) and secure 44.8 rebounds per game. On offense, they are shooting 46.9% from the field, ranking 16th in the league.
Defensively, Chicago allows opponents to shoot 37.6% from three-point range (806 of 2,146) and 77.3% from the charity stripe. They concede 28.4 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, placing them 28th and 22nd in the league, respectively. The Bulls rank 26th in points allowed per game with 120.3. They force an average of 12.6 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 47.8% from the field (24th in the league).
Who will claim victory tonight in the NBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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