The Bulls (12 - 7) knocked off the Hornets (4 - 15) 102 - 95 Wednesday night in Charlotte. The Hornets dropped their tenth consecutive game and allowed at least 100 points for the fifth straight contest. They were paced by 23 points, five rebounds and four assists from Kemba Walker, who converted 7 - of - 18 field goal attempts. Lance Stephenson contributed 20 points and eight rebounds, while Al Jefferson added 13 points and seven boards. All five Charlotte starters scored in double figures, but the Hornets shot just 40 percent from the field as a team. The Bulls, who rebounded from a double - overtime loss at the hands of the Mavericks on Tuesday, shot 46 percent from the field and made 12 - of - 28 three - point attempts. Pau Gasol led the way with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Joakim Noah added 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler each had 15 points, and Nikola Mitotic contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. Chicago out - rebounded the Hornets 49 - 42 but turned the ball over 11 times, compared to Charlotte’s five. Up next, the Bulls take on the Warriors on Saturday. The Hornets play host to the Knicks on Friday night.
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