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Kon Knueppel and Matas Buzelis are two players to watch when the Charlotte Hornets (27-31) and Chicago Bulls (24-34) meet at United Center on Tuesday. The opening tip is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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Hornets vs. Bulls: Feb. 24 Viewing Options
- Game day: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, CHSN, and WAXN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.4% | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.4 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 28 |
Bulls' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.9% | 15 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.8% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.1 | 21 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 28 |
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Hornets vs. Bulls Top Players
Hornets
- Knueppel has recorded a statline of 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Hornets.
- LaMelo Ball adds 19.4 points, 7.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds a game, and Moussa Diabate contributes with 8.2 points, 1.6 assists and 8.6 rebounds per contest.
- Knueppel is the top active three-point shooter for the Hornets, hitting 3.5 per game.
- Ball records 1.1 steals per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner collects 1.5 blocks a contest.
Bulls
- Buzelis has been among the team's best in both scoring (15.0 points per game) and rebounding (5.4 rebounds per game) while adding 2.0 assists per contest.
- The Bulls have gotten 18.1 points, 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds out of Josh Giddey this season.
- Buzelis averages 2.0 made threes per game.
- The Bulls' defensive efforts get a lift from Tre Jones (1.3 steals per game) and Buzelis (1.5 blocks per game).
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Hornets vs. Bulls Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Liam McNeeley: Out (Ankle)
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Jaden Ivey: Out (Knee),
Zach Collins: Out For Season (Toe),
Anfernee Simons: Out (Wrist),
Jalen Smith: Out (Calf)
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Pistons | L 110-104 | Home |
| 2/11/2026 | Hawks | W 110-107 | Home |
| 2/19/2026 | Rockets | L 105-101 | Home |
| 2/20/2026 | Cavaliers | L 118-113 | Home |
| 2/22/2026 | Wizards | W 129-112 | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 3/4/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
Bulls' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Nets | L 123-115 | Away |
| 2/11/2026 | Celtics | L 124-105 | Away |
| 2/19/2026 | Raptors | L 110-101 | Home |
| 2/21/2026 | Pistons | L 126-110 | Home |
| 2/22/2026 | Knicks | L 105-99 | Home |
| 2/24/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
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