Coby White scores 22 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-91
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 05: Zach Lavine #8 of the Chicago Bulls takes his spot on the court before play begins in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets on January 05, 2024 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly
CHICAGO - Coby White had 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls welcomed back Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic with a 104-91 victory over Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
DeMar DeRozan added 17 points for Chicago, which had lost three of four. Andre Drummond grabbed 10 rebounds in his sixth consecutive game with double-digit boards.
LaVine scored 15 points while playing almost 30 minutes in his first game since Nov. 28. Vucevic had 11 points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes while also playing as a reserve.
LaVine was sidelined for 17 games because of inflammation in his right foot. Vucevic missed the past five games with a strained left adductor.
While LaVine and Vucevic returned, Alex Caruso was a late scratch for Chicago because of a sore neck.
Bridges scored 28 points for the Hornets, who closed out a 1-5 road trip. Terry Rozier had 15 points on 5-for-17 shooting, and Cody Martin finished with 13 points.