Charlotte Hornets 131, Chicago Bulls 99
NBA · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Chicago Bulls 131–99 on 2026-02-24 in NBA play, a 32-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:52 swung win probability 87% → 48%. 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 | 31 | 25 | 42 | 33 | 131 |
| Chicago Bulls | 31 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:52 swung win probability 87% → 48%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q3 16-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q3 4:35 (win probability 25% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-17.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q1 5:41 | 77% → 50% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q2 7:23 | 61% → 86% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q2 3:52 | 87% → 48% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 17–0 | Q3 4:35 | 25% → 0% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q4 7:07 | 0% → 0% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q4 4:16 | 0% → 0% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q4 1:18 | 0% → 0% |