Scouting report: Bulls at Charlotte Hornets

By Mike McGraw

6 p.m. Saturday at the Spectrum Center

TV: WGN • Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Outlook: The Hornets are trying to hang onto one of the final playoff spots in the East. They were in eighth place heading into Friday's game against Memphis. ... All-Star PG Kemba Walker leads Charlotte at 24.4 ppg, followed by SG Jeremy Lamb (15.0) and second-year SG Malik Monk (10.2). ... The Bulls got their first win of the season at home against the Hornets Oct. 24, then lost in Charlotte two nights later 135-106. Walker averaged 26.5 points in the two games.

Next: New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the United Center