Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 24, 2026

Charlotte's 32-point road victory over Chicago laid bare a stark imbalance in offensive firepower. The Hornets rolled to a 131–99 final, combining for 230 points—2.5 points shy of the 232.5 market total, a result DAGGER had pegged as an UNDER.

The opening quarter set the tone at both ends. Combined scoring hit 62 points in Q1, a brisk pace that suggested a high-octane evening ahead. But the second quarter tightened considerably: just 49 combined points in Q2 brought the halftime total to 111. Charlotte's depth shone in the third, when the teams combined for 58 points in Q3. The Hornets' 42-point explosion in that frame—powered by Brandon Miller's 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, plus Kon Knueppel's 21 points—proved decisive. Chicago managed only 16 in the quarter and never recovered. The fourth quarter (61 combined) served as a formality.

Chicago's recent defensive struggles (121.2 points allowed per game in its last 10) collided with Charlotte's league-best defense in that window (109.2 allowed). Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 32 points and 7 rebounds, but lacked sufficient support; Guerschon Yabusele and Patrick Williams each contributed 11. Miles Bridges added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the visitors. This marked Charlotte's second convincing win in three head-to-head meetings this season—a reminder that talent gap, when exposed, runs deep.