The Chicago Bulls claimed revenge against the Charlotte Hornets as they beat them 102-97 after losing to the Hornets by 25 points earlier in the season. Fred Hoiberg decided to start Nikola Mirotic over Joakim Noah despite naming Noah as a starter against the Sixers.
Jimmy Butler noted his anger prior to the game and played with burning fire throughout the contest. Butler finished the game with 27 points, four assists, and five rebounds. Derrick Rose played a solid game with 10 points and eight assists.
Joakim Noah came off the bench and grabbed 18 rebounds and dished out six assists in 22 minutes of action. Pau Gasol finished the game with a double-double with 19 points and 13 points.
The Bulls will next play the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in Chicago.
