Hornets beat Bulls 98-86 with Rose out for Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Mo Williams scored 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat Chicago 98-86 Wednesday night after the Bulls learned Derrick Rose will have yet another knee surgery.
Al Jefferson added 16 points to help the Hornets snap a five-game losing streak. But all that was overshadowed by the news that Rose needs another operation.
The Bulls revealed Tuesday night that their star point guard has a torn meniscus in his right knee, a big blow to the franchise and its fan base. That fueled more doubts about whether the 2011 NBA MVP will ever be the same, let alone lead Chicago to its first championship since the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen era.
Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) drives between Charlotte Hornets guard Mo Williams, left, and Al Jefferson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Charlotte Hornets guard Mo Williams (7) shoots as Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Charlotte Hornets forward Jason Maxiell (54) shoots between Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, left, and Pau Gasol during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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