Stumbling Bulls visit suddenly surging Hornets

The Chicago Bulls need a boost and their schedule might suggest one is on the way with a road game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

But the Hornets haven't been pushovers lately, even with more players joining the injury list.

The Bulls simply need to get well soon after losing three of their last five games.

Chicago (36-40) has slipped to 10th in the Eastern Conference, its situation made worse with Wedn