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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 123–116 on November 28 at Spectrum Center, with B. Miller leading Charlotte with 27 points and M. Bridges adding 22 in a balanced offensive effort. The Hornets shot 45.4 percent from the field and connected on 15 three-pointers, while their defense held the Bulls to just 22 points in the fourth quarter after a competitive first three quarters. Chicago's C. White and J. Giddey each scored 25 points and distributed 31 assists collectively, but the Bulls struggled from beyond the arc, making only 8 threes compared to Charlotte's 15. The Hornets' defensive rating of 109.6 proved decisive down the stretch, as Chicago's offensive rating of 109.6 couldn't overcome the late-game deficit. The game finished well under the Vegas total of 248.5, with both teams combining for 239 points. Charlotte's fourth-quarter defense and three-point advantage proved the difference in a matchup that saw the Hornets' bench depth and perimeter shooting overcome Chicago's ball movement and steals.
