The Chicago Bulls are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.
Chicago enters Friday’s game with a 9-8 record after losing on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
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Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11)Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Pelicans, Ayo Dosunmu led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 28 points and two rebounds while Coby White added 24 points, five rebounds and six assists of his own.
Now Chicago will try to bounce back on Friday night as they seek their 10th victory of the season in a matchup against a struggling Hornets team.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Friday’s contest with a 4-14 record after losing at home to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon MillerScott Kinser-Imagn Images
Brandon Miller led the way for the Hornets in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points and four rebounds while Miles Bridges recorded 17 points and four rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Nikola Vucevic, Coby White Play?
For the Bulls, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Nikola Vucevic and White.
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Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9)
Chicago has listed Vucevic as questionable due to a right knee injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive game.
If Vucevic is sidelined on Friday, Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams, who is listed as questionable due to a left wrist sprain, could be in line for larger roles.
The Bulls have also listed White as questionable due to right calf injury management and with Friday’s contest being the first night of a back-to-back, it is likely that White will sit out one of the games.
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Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0)Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
If White is sidelined against the Hornets, Tre Jones and Dosunmu could be in line for larger roles.
Dalen Terry and Kevin Huerter have also been listed as questionable while Isaac Okoro ahs been listed as doubtful and is expected to join Zach Collins on the sidelines on Friday.
Hornets Injury Report, Will Pat Connaughton Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have three players listed on their injury report for Friday night’s matchup.
Charlotte Hornets guard Pat Connaughton (21)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Charlotte has ruled out Pat Connaughton due to a right calf injury as he will miss his third consecutive game.
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The Hornets have also ruled out Josh Green and Grant Williams who both remain sidelined to begin the season.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Nov 28, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.