DeRozan and Lavin combined to cut 63 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Bulls took the initiative throughout the game, beating the Hornets 121-109 on the road.
For the Bulls, #DeRozan had 36 points and #5 rebounds, Lavine 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Vucevic 18 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists; the Hornets suffered a seven-game losing streak, #33 points, #9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, Bridges had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Oubre 19 points.
