It was a little early for Thanksgiving, but there were indications. Like the way the Charlotte Hornets in Monday’s 110-104 victory carved up the Bulls in their pick and roll offense.
The Hornets had 56 inside points and led by 23 points late in the third quarter before pulling their regulars. The Bulls came back in the 4th, getting within a chance to tie with a three with 41 seconds left but missed. The loss dropped the Bulls to 1-2 in the preseason with a home game coming up against Indiana Wednesday.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 26 points, making four of six threes and three straight in one stretch with some impressive driving dunks.