The Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets,123-110, at Spectrum Center on Friday night.

The Bulls (7-8) got their quest to extend a two-game winning streak off to a strong start, putting up 61 points in an efficient first half on their way to an eight-point lead at intermission. Chicago extended its advantage over the Hornets (6-9) by another four points during the third quarter, and when they matched Charlotte bucket for bucket over the final 12 minutes, they finished with a relatively comfortable victory.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points, adding nine assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block. Lauri Markkanen furnished 23 points, two rebounds and one block. Coby White supplied 18 points, eight assists, two rebounds and two steals. Garrett Temple registered 15 points, five boards, one assist and three steals. Otto Porter compiled 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

Gordon Hayward paced the Hornets with 34 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Devonte' Graham compiled 24 points, six assists, three rebounds and one steal. P.J. Washington totaled 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and one block. Terry Rozier delivered 10 points, six assists, four boards and two steals.

The Bulls head back home to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, while the Hornets visit the Orlando Magic on Sunday evening.