Charlotte Hornets 112, Chicago Bulls 99
NBA · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Chicago Bulls 112–99 on 2026-01-03 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:00 swung win probability 70% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 27 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
| Chicago Bulls | 39 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:00 swung win probability 70% → 6%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q3 17-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 3:00 (win probability 70% → 6% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 2:50 | 96% → 83% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 12–0 | Q3 8:30 | 93% → 50% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 14–0 | Q3 3:00 | 70% → 6% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q4 4:01 | 4% → 0% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q4 2:07 | 0% → 0% |