Josh Giddey had 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Zach Collins added 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench and the Chicago Bulls erased a 13-point second half deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 and snap a seven-game losing streak.

Both the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls may be without multiple key players in Friday night's matchup.

The Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak Friday, rallying past the Charlotte Hornets 129-126. Center Nikola Vučević did not play for the final 18:58 of the win.

LaMelo Ball is out for the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Chicago Bulls on December 12, 2025, due to a left ankle bone bruise. This marks his eighth absence this season, impacting the team's momentum and forcing adjustments in their shorthanded backcourt.

The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have embraced the time off before their next game, with plenty to fix in advance of Friday night's meeting at Charlotte.

Nikola Vucevic took the high road after head coach Billy Donovan sat him for the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bulls' win over the Charlotte Hornets.