Nikola Vucevic will be among the players to watch when the Chicago Bulls (17-17) and Charlotte Hornets (11-23) face one another at United Center on Saturday. It tips off at 8 p.m. ET.
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Bulls vs. Hornets: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and CHSN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Bulls' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.5% | 10 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 21 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 28 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.7% | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.0% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.6 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 19 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 27 |
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Bulls vs. Hornets Top Players
Bulls
- Vucevic contributes with 16.1 points per game while tacking on 3.4 assists and 8.9 rebounds.
- Tre Jones contributes with 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.
- Among active players, the Bulls are led by Vucevic from long distance. He hits 1.8 shots from deep per game.
- Chicago's blocks tend to come from Matas Buzelis, who averages 1.4 per game. Jones is a primary source of steals for Chicago, averaging 1.4 steals a contest.
Hornets
- Miles Bridges holds the top Hornets spot in two categories among active players: scoring (20.0 points per game) and rebounding (6.2 rebounds per game). He also has 3.7 assists per contest.
- LaMelo Ball has per-game averages of 20.0 points, 8.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds this season.
- Kon Knueppel hits 3.6 threes per game.
- The Hornets' defensive effort gets a lift from Ball (1.2 steals per game) and Brandon Miller (1.1 blocks per game).
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Bulls vs. Hornets Injury Report
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow),
Moussa Diabate: Out (Wrist)
Bulls' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | 76ers | W 109-102 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Bucks | L 112-103 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Timberwolves | L 136-101 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Pelicans | W 134-118 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Magic | W 121-114 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Wizards | W 126-109 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Magic | W 120-105 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Bucks | L 123-113 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Warriors | L 132-125 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Bucks | L 122-121 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
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