Hornets Extend Road Win Streak to 8 Games with Blowout of Bulls

Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel lead Charlotte to 131-99 victory in Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:21am

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The Charlotte Hornets extended their road winning streak to 8 games with a dominant 131-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Brandon Miller scored 23 points and Kon Knueppel added 21 as the Hornets shot the ball extremely well to set a franchise record for consecutive road wins.

Why it matters

The Hornets' impressive road winning streak has them firmly in playoff position in the Eastern Conference, continuing their resurgence after a few down seasons. The loss is another setback for the struggling Bulls, who are trying to work their way back into the postseason picture.

The details

The Hornets jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, shooting over 55% from the field and 45% from 3-point range. Miller and Knueppel led the way offensively, but the Hornets also got solid contributions from their supporting cast. The Bulls struggled to find any offensive rhythm and couldn't keep up with Charlotte's hot shooting.

  • The Hornets' 8-game road winning streak dates back to early January.

The players

Brandon Miller

The Hornets' leading scorer, averaging over 20 points per game this season.

Kon Knueppel

A sharpshooting guard who has been a key contributor to the Hornets' success this year.

Chicago Bulls

The home team, struggling to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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What they’re saying

“We've really found our groove on the road and it's a big reason why we're in the position we're in. Guys are playing with a lot of confidence and energy, and it's showing in our results.”

— Brandon Miller, Hornets Forward

The takeaway

The Hornets' impressive road winning streak has them firmly in playoff position in the Eastern Conference, continuing their resurgence after a few down seasons. The loss is another setback for the struggling Bulls, who are trying to work their way back into the postseason picture.