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Hornets Extend Streak, Bulls Suffer Tenth Consecutive Loss

2/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on February 24, 2026, achieving their eighth consecutive road win.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets scored 23 points.
Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets scored 21 points.
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges scored 16 points.
The Chicago Bulls suffered their tenth straight loss after committing 19 turnovers.

History

Historical Context

The Charlotte Hornets joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1988, following the league's decision to add four franchises, including the Miami Heat. Despite a challenging inaugural season, the Hornets led the league in attendance, with nearly 950,000 fans at home games. Their success laid the foundation for the franchise's evolution, including a recent victory over the Chicago Bulls amid the latter's struggles.

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Story summary

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on February 24, 2026, achieving their eighth consecutive road win.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets scored 23 points.
Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets scored 21 points.
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges scored 16 points.
The Chicago Bulls suffered their tenth straight loss after committing 19 turnovers.

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