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Charlotte Hornets Outpace Chicago Bulls with a Second Half Surge at United Center

First Quarter


The Charlotte Hornets faced off against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, where the home team took an early lead. The Bulls came out strong, scoring 39 points in the first quarter compared to the Hornets' 27. Despite this initial setback, Buzz City showed resilience and determination.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 02: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Spectrum Center on January 02, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams tightened their defenses. The Hornets managed to narrow the gap by holding Chi to just 19 points while adding 23 of their own. This defensive effort was crucial in setting up a competitive second half.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw a remarkable turnaround for Charlotte as they scored an impressive 32 points against Chicago's 17. Miles Bridges led Buzz City with his dynamic play, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. His performance was instrumental in shifting momentum towards Charlotte.


Fourth Quarter


Entering the final period with renewed energy, Buzz City continued their offensive push by adding another 30 points while limiting Chi to only 24. LaMelo Ball's playmaking abilities were on full display as he orchestrated several key plays that kept Charlotte ahead until the final buzzer.


The game concluded with a scoreline of 112-99 in favor of Charlotte, improving their record to 12-23 while dropping Chicago's to 17-18.


Charlotte Hornets Coach Post-game Reaction


After securing this victory on enemy turf, there was palpable excitement among fans and players alike regarding what went wrong for Charlotte Hornets earlier but ultimately turned into triumph through strategic adjustments during halftime discussions led by Coach Clifford himself who praised his team's perseverance throughout challenging moments faced during gameplay itself!


Looking ahead: On January fifth at eight PM Eastern Time (7 PM Central), tune into FDSSE or FDSOK networks when our beloved Hive takes flight once more against Oklahoma City's Thunder inside Paycom Center located within downtown OKC itself! Share your thoughts about today's match-up using social media platforms now!

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