LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over ... who rallied to win a second straight game for just the second time this season.

CHICAGO (AP) LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over ... who rallied to win a second straight game for just the second ...

The Bulls were down by as much as 12 in the first half before storming back to lead 103-98 after three quarters. Hornets: Host Dallas on Monday. Bulls: Open a three-game trip at Portland on Sunday.

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The Bulls were down by as much as 12 in the first half before storming back to lead 103-98 after three quarters. Hornets: Host Dallas on Monday. Bulls: Open a three-game trip at Portland on Sunday.