The Charlotte Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Thursday night.

The Hornets (18-36) being post-All-Star-break play trying to extend a modest two-game winning streak, which came in the immediate wake of a five-game skid. Charlotte's most recent success came versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, which they toppled by a 115-108 score Wednesday night, Feb. 12. Devonte' Graham led the way with 28 points, adding eight assists and four rebounds. Malik Monk provided 25 points, four boards, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Miles Bridges delivered 20 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Bismack Biyombo checked in with a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and one block. Jalen McDaniels turned in 10 points, six boards, one assist and two steals.

The Hornets will come into Thursday's game without injuries to report.

The injury-riddled Bulls (19-36) were one of the teams most in need of the layoff the All-Star break afforded, as they went into it with six straight losses. Their most recent stumble came Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they dropped a 126-114 decision to the Washington Wizards. Zach LaVine led the way for the Bulls with 41 points, complementing them with nine rebounds, four assists and two steals. Tomas Satoransky followed with 19 points, adding eight assists and two rebounds. Coby White delivered 14 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals. Thaddeus Young managed 10 points, five boards, one assist, two blocks and one steal.

The Bulls will be without Chandler Hutchison (shoulder), Denzel Valentine (hamstring), Lauri Markkanen (pelvis), Wendell Carter (ankle), Otto Porter (foot) and Kris Dunn (knee) for Thursday's game.

Thursday's game marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. The Hornets hold a 2-1 series lead, having notched 126-125 and 83-73 wins on Oct. 23 and Dec. 13, respectively.