The Charlotte Hornets (23 - 32) defeated the Chicago Bulls (36 - 22) 98 - 86 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago. After losing Derrick Rose to a meniscus tear in his right knee that will likely cost him the rest of the season, it did n't get much better for the Bulls, as they suffered a 12 - point loss in front of their home crowd Wednesday. They were down just two points coming out of the third quarter, but the Hornets took off in the fourth, out - scoring the Bulls 31 - 21 to finish the game. Coming into this outing riding a five - game losing streak, it was good to see the Hornets get things turned around and grab a win against a quality Chicago team, as they really had to get things turned around with the playoffs still in their sights. For the Hornets, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was on fire, going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score 18 points, while also adding 12 rebounds as well. Despite averaging just 11 points per game on the season, he's really started to turn it on for the Hornets, averaging 17 points and 7 rebounds over his last three games. Mo Williams played a big factor in the win as well. In 26 minutes, he posted 17 points (7 - 15 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and five assists. In the three games he's played with the Hornets since coming over from the Timberwolves at the trade deadline, he's averaged an impressive 20 points and 7 assists, as he's been a great addition on the offensive side of the ball. Al Jefferson had a strong showing, finishing with 16 points (7 - 17 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and seven rebounds. It was the first time over his last four games that he did n't reach double - digit rebounds, but it did n't matter, as the Hornets still pulled off the win. Coming off the bench, Brian Roberts chipped in with an efficient 12 points (5 - 8 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt) as well. Pau Gasol continued with his dominant season for the Bulls, going 11 - for - 20 from the field too score a game - high of 25 points, while also adding 13 rebounds and four blocked shots. It marked his third double - double in a row, a stretch where he's averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds per game. He's also had at least one block in each of his last five games. Jimmy Butler did his best to help Gasol out, posting 14 points (5 - 11 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT), seven rebounds and five assists. After going off for 30 points in the Bulls' first game following the All-Star break, he's slowed down a little bit, scoring below his season average in three straight games. He's now averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds on the year. Without Rose, Aaron Brooks got the start at point guard. He did n't have the best night shooting the ball, but still finished with 12 points (4 - 12 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 8 FT), to go along with four assists. Tony Snell, who just posted 20 points on Monday, added 10 points (4 - 8 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt) and three rebounds off the bench. The Hornets' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Friday, while the Bulls will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
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