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.

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 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.

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. The Hornets have lost three of their last four games,

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls face LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA matchup at the Spectrum Center.

The injuries are mounting for the Hornets, and our expert NBA predictions expect the Bulls to take care of business tonight in Charlotte!

The Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.