The Hornets used an 8-2 run in the final minute to slip by the Bulls, 102-96 at the United Center. Nicolas Batum had 24 points and 11 rebounds for Charlotte, which has won six of its past eight games. Cody Zeller and Kemba Walker each dropped 17 in the win.
Jimmy Butler paced the Bulls with 25 points and eight rebounds. Derrick Rose put up 19 points as Chicago fell to 11-and-6.